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Tetela, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Tetela is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,214. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,214 Population 9/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,214
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population3,214
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates18.5085°, -96.4579°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tetela

Tetela is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,214. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Tetela vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tetela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area349.3 sq mi (904.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.5085°N, 96.4579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 104 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 68 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 116 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 125 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 76 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 73 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 123 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 101 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Aug 20, 2007 5 km S of Santiago Choápam, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 105 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 1 290 km
2021 Grace Category 3 233 km
2017 Katia Category 2 242 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 167 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 271 km
2010 Karl Category 3 57 km
2007 Dean Category 2 222 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 222 km
2005 Stan Category 1 165 km
1997 Rick Category 1 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 264 km
1988 Debby Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 103 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 111 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 124 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 131 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 133 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 133 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 136 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in

Tetela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Tetela

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Tetela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Gas Stations in Tetela

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #722787528

Airports Near Tetela

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Tetela

What is the population of Tetela?

Tetela has a population of 3,214 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 349.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tetela?

Tetela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tetela?

The job market in Tetela is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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