Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,002. Elevation: 7,067 ft (2,154 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán is a village and municipality in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, located northwest of Oaxaca city.
It is part of the Nochixtlán District in the southeast of the Mixteca Region.
It is 2,140 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the patron saint of the town, and Yanhuitlan is from Náhuatl Yancuitlan meaning “near something new”.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,002 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,067 ft (2,154 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.5286°, -97.3426° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,002. The city sits at an elevation of 7,067 feet (2,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,067 ft (2,154 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5286°N, 97.3426°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 149 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 167 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 181 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Área de la escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria General "Rafael Emelgar" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros" | ||||
| Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca | ||||
| Museo de historia |
Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Comunitario Distrito | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz |
Hotels in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina Postal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Templo del siglo XV |
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Meteorites Near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yanhuitlan | 1825 |
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What is the population of Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán?
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán has a population of 1,002 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán?
Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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