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Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec is a mid-size city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 67,739. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

67,739 Population 182/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,739
Density182/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population67,739
Population Density182 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates16.3246°, -95.2410°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec is a mid-size city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 67,739. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 12 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Santo Domingo Tehuantepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare2
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area372.9 sq mi (965.8 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates16.3246°N, 95.2410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,739 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 95 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 137 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 116 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 100 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 123 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 38 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 34 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 81 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 128 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 89 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 147 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 28 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 100 km
Sep 18, 2017 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 230 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 133 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 131 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 176 km
2005 Stan Category 1 256 km
1998 Lester Category 2 203 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 161 km
1997 Rick Category 1 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 95 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 60 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 63 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (29°C) 6.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Istmeña
Escuela Primaria José María Pino Suárez
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Museums in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Mercado público 27de Marzo
Plaza la sevillana

Hotels in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guiexoba.
Guiexoba.
Hotel De La Peña Inn

Restaurants in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Principe del Clamato
La Iguana

Train Stations in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Tehuantepec

Bus Stations in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de bus colectivo

Gas Stations in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #524490699
MX #598199783

Breweries in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista
La Luz del Mundo
Templo "Las 7 columnas"

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 3
Hotels 4
Parks 6
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
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🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

What is the population of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec?

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a population of 67,739 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 372.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec?

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec?

The job market in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 12 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

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