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Tlacolula de Matamoros, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Tlacolula de Matamoros is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 13,821. Elevation: 5,299 ft (1,615 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,821 Population 43/sq mi density
5,299 ft Elevation 1,615 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population13,821
Density43/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,299 ft (1,615 m)
Population13,821
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation5,299 ft (1,615 m)
Coordinates16.9553°, -96.4776°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlacolula de Matamoros

Tlacolula de Matamoros is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 13,821. The city sits at an elevation of 5,299 feet (1,615 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: Tlacolula de Matamoros vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tlacolula de Matamoros

Tlacolula de Matamoros has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
Tlacolula de Matamoros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,299 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,299 ft (1,615 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates16.9553°N, 96.4776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 111 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 129 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 29 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 109 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 68 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 106 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 138 km
Mar 20, 1996 13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 192 km
2024 John Category 3 255 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 118 km
2017 Max Category 1 259 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 280 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 129 km
2010 Karl Category 3 219 km
2005 Stan Category 1 248 km
1998 Lester Category 2 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 147 km
1997 Rick Category 2 118 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 129 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 103 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 104 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 119 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 143 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Tlacolula de Matamoros has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tlacolula de Matamoros

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Educación Preescolar Guadalupe Victoria College
Centro de Educación Preescolar Juan Alvarez College
Centro de Educación Preescolar Maria Montessori College
Esc. Primaria 16 de Septiembre College
Esc. Primaria Adolfo Lopez Mateos College
Esc. Secundaria Tecnica Nº 237 College
Instituto de Estudios de Bachillerato IEBO No. 160 University

Schools in Tlacolula de Matamoros

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela primaria Mariano Matamoros
Preescolar Emiliano Zapata
Cancha de futbol
Escuela Secundaria Ricardo Flores Magón
Escuela Primaria "General Francisco J. Mujica"
Cetis 124
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Radio Stations near Tlacolula de Matamoros

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Tlacolula de Matamoros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in Tlacolula de Matamoros

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
Andrés Henestrosa0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova0.0
Biblioteca ICE0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño0.0
bibloca0.0
bibloca0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández0.0
INEGI0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tlacolula de Matamoros

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Hotels in Tlacolula de Matamoros

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Guish-Bac
Hotel La Calenda

Restaurants in Tlacolula de Matamoros

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Juanita
El Sazón de la Abuela

Monuments in Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Monumetal de la Misericordia.

Clinics in Tlacolula de Matamoros

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica De Especialidades Del Valle
MX #12459701064
MX #12463885046

Dentists in Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental

Veterinaries in Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Semah

Bus Stations in Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses de 2ª Clase Tlacolula

Gas Stations in Tlacolula de Matamoros

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
PEMEX 0656

Banks in Tlacolula de Matamoros

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acreimex
Caja Popular Mexicana

Gyms in Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad Deportiva Tlacolula

Breweries in Tlacolula de Matamoros

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Tlacolula de Matamoros

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tlacolula de Matamoros

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlacolula de Matamoros

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Asuncion with Capilla de Santo Cristo
Iglesia del Calvario
Testigos de Jehova

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 Tlacolula de Matamoros

What is the population of Tlacolula de Matamoros?

Tlacolula de Matamoros has a population of 13,821 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 325.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlacolula de Matamoros?

Tlacolula de Matamoros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tlacolula de Matamoros?

The job market in Tlacolula de Matamoros is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.

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