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Totontepec Villa de Morelos, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Totontepec Villa de Morelos is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,684. Elevation: 6,047 ft (1,843 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,684 Population 14/sq mi density
6,047 ft Elevation 1,843 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Totontepec Villa de Morelos

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

Population1,684
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation6,047 ft (1,843 m)
Population1,684
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation6,047 ft (1,843 m)
Coordinates17.2568°, -96.0276°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Totontepec Villa de Morelos

Totontepec Villa de Morelos is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,684. 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Totontepec Villa de Morelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Totontepec Villa de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,047 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,047 ft (1,843 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates17.2568°N, 96.0276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 62 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 105 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 34 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 136 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 107 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 150 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 250 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 156 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 255 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 187 km
2010 Karl Category 3 200 km
2005 Stan Category 1 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 197 km
1997 Rick Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Airports Near Totontepec Villa de Morelos

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Totontepec Villa de Morelos

What is the population of Totontepec Villa de Morelos?

Totontepec Villa de Morelos has a population of 1,684 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 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. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

How is the job market in Totontepec Villa de Morelos?

The job market in Totontepec Villa de Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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