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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).

Data updated June 2026

1,002 Population 3/sq mi density
7,067 ft Elevation 2,154 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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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

Population1,002
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Population1,002
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Coordinates17.5286°, -97.3426°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,067 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.5286°N, 97.3426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 149 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 144 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 96 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 134 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 145 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 143 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 123 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 23 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 133 km
Nov 8, 2002 3 km W of Rancho Viejo, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 169 km
2024 John Category 3 195 km
2023 Otis Category 5 277 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 207 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 286 km
2017 Max Category 1 189 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 129 km
2010 Karl Category 3 163 km
2005 Stan Category 1 284 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 162 km
1997 Rick Category 2 182 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Área de la escuela
Escuela Secundaria General "Rafael Emelgar"
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Radio Stations near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Hotels in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ayuxi
Posada los Dominicos
Tierra Sagrada

Restaurants in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor comunitario "Seramat"

Clinics in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad Medica IMSS 81

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

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Airports Near Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina Postal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo del siglo XV

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Meteorites
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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 Yanhuitlán

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. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán?

The job market in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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