Totontepec Villa de Morelos, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Totontepec Villa de Morelos is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 5,361. Elevation: 6,047 ft (1,843 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°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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About Totontepec Villa de Morelos
Totontepec Villa de Morelos is a town and municipality, in the Sierra Mixe district of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is located 1,840 meters above sea level and 146 kilometers from the state capital, Oaxaca de Juárez. The toponym "Totontepec" is of Nahuatl origin, meaning "hot hill". In the local dialect of Mixe the town is called Anyukojm, meaning "place of thunder."
People
Climate
| Population | 5,361 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,047 ft (1,843 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.2568°, -96.0276° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.6 inches (2,758 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Totontepec Villa de Morelos
Totontepec Villa de Morelos is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 5,361. The city sits at an elevation of 6,047 feet (1,843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,047 ft (1,843 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2568°N, 96.0276°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Totontepec Villa de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 59°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (1.5").
Airports Near Totontepec Villa de Morelos
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Totontepec Villa de Morelos?
Totontepec Villa de Morelos has a population of 5,361 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Totontepec Villa de Morelos?
Totontepec Villa de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.
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