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Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Domingo Zanatepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 7,249. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,249 Population 18/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population7,249
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population7,249
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates16.4831°, -94.3475°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo Zanatepec

Santo Domingo Zanatepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 7,249. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 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 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Santo Domingo Zanatepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Domingo Zanatepec 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 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 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 Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area395.6 sq mi (1,024.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates16.4831°N, 94.3475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 102 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 81 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 15 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 124 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 84 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 79 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 41 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 18 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 64 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 111 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 76 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 82 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 69 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 26 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 229 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 57 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 270 km
2005 Stan Category 1 243 km
1998 Lester Category 2 239 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 247 km
1997 Rick Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 139 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.5 in
May 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 9.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Santo Domingo Zanatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Zanatepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez Garcia
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárezgarcía
Mercado Público Municipal

Hotels in Santo Domingo Zanatepec

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Palenque
San Rafael

Restaurants in Santo Domingo Zanatepec

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Puro Sabor Mexicano

Gas Stations in Santo Domingo Zanatepec

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2524930980

Airports Near Santo Domingo Zanatepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tonala AirportSmall 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 Zanatepec

What is the population of Santo Domingo Zanatepec?

Santo Domingo Zanatepec has a population of 7,249 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 395.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Zanatepec?

Santo Domingo Zanatepec 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 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Zanatepec?

The job market in Santo Domingo Zanatepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

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