Tapanalá, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Tapanalá is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,479. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°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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People
Climate
| Population | 1,479 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9659°, -95.7256° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tapanalá
Tapanalá is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,479. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9659°N, 95.7256°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 32 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 38 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 140 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 74 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Tapanalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Restaurants in Tapanalá
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tapanalá
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | HUX | Large Airport |
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of Tapanalá?
Tapanalá has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tapanalá?
Tapanalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.
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