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Teotongo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Teotongo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 519. Elevation: 6,801 ft (2,073 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

519 Population 9/sq mi density
6,801 ft Elevation 2,073 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population519
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Population519
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Coordinates17.7248°, -97.5350°
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 Teotongo

Teotongo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 519. The city sits at an elevation of 6,801 feet (2,073 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 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Teotongo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Teotongo 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 6,801 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

Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Area61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.7248°N, 97.5350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 136 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 74 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 52 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 134 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 45 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 86 km
May 17, 2008 3 km NW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 140 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 82 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 130 km
Sep 16, 1995 0 km E of Huixtepec, Mexico M5.1 144 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 4 174 km
2024 John Category 3 192 km
2023 Otis Category 5 266 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 236 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 271 km
2017 Max Category 1 184 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 142 km
2010 Karl Category 3 152 km
2005 Stan Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 168 km
1997 Rick Category 2 206 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 148 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 161 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 172 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 181 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 184 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 200 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 Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

Teotongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Teotongo

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

Farmers Markets in Teotongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Airports Near Teotongo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Teotongo

What is the population of Teotongo?

Teotongo has a population of 519 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 61.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Teotongo?

Teotongo 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 Teotongo?

The job market in Teotongo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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