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Santo Domingo Yolotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Domingo Yolotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 755. Elevation: 6,660 ft (2,030 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

755 Population 64/sq mi density
6,660 ft Elevation 2,030 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population755
Density64/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Population755
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Coordinates17.8123°, -97.9548°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo Yolotepec

Santo Domingo Yolotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 755. The city sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet (2,030 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Santo Domingo Yolotepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Domingo Yolotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates17.8123°N, 97.9548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 150 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 134 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 100 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 84 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 143 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 132 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 137 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 141 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 77 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 63 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 64 km
Aug 13, 2013 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M5.3 138 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 58 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 54 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 4 151 km
2024 John Category 3 168 km
2023 Otis Category 5 232 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 269 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 282 km
2017 Max Category 1 159 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 146 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 300 km
2010 Karl Category 3 172 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 161 km
1997 Rick Category 2 227 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 134 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 150 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 152 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 154 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 165 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 168 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 184 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 184 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Santo Domingo Yolotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santo Domingo Yolotepec

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santo Domingo Yolotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Libraries in Santo Domingo Yolotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Yolotepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in Santo Domingo Yolotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near Santo Domingo Yolotepec

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

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 Yolotepec

What is the population of Santo Domingo Yolotepec?

Santo Domingo Yolotepec has a population of 755 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Yolotepec?

Santo Domingo Yolotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Yolotepec?

The job market in Santo Domingo Yolotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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