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Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,813. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,813 Population 43/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region.

People

Population1,813
Density43/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population1,813
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates16.9564°, -96.0559°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,813. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates16.9564°N, 96.0559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 137 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 119 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 122 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 91 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 110 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 28 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 120 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 23 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 224 km
2024 John Category 3 296 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 123 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 242 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 157 km
2010 Karl Category 3 230 km
2005 Stan Category 1 220 km
1998 Lester Category 2 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 166 km
1997 Rick Category 1 118 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 10 119 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 78 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 88 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 147 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Airports Near Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Tepuxtepec

What is the population of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec?

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec has a population of 1,813 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec?

Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec?

The job market in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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