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Tuxtepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Tuxtepec is a large city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 159,452. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

159,452 Population 45,952/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population159,452
Density45,952/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain75.3 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population159,452
Population Density45,952 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates18.0883°, -96.1254°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.3 inches (1,911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuxtepec

Tuxtepec is a large city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 159,452. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Tuxtepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare7
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tuxtepec

Tuxtepec has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2131 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 11.1° / 31.5° 66.7
Feb 21°C / 70°F 12° / 34° 26.0
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 14.5° / 39.6° 24.4
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 17.4° / 42° 38.7
May 29.9°C / 86°F 21.7° / 42.2° 97.4
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.1° / 37.8° 318.7
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.7° 342.7
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.3° / 32.2° 394.5
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.1° / 30.9° 385.3
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 16.5° / 31.6° 257.1
Nov 21.7°C / 71°F 14.8° / 29.7° 121.9
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 12.2° / 31.5° 58.1
Tuxtepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 75.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density45,952/sq mi
Coordinates18.0883°N, 96.1254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.3"
98% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

459 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 142 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 67 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 77 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 111 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 76 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 72 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 120 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 84 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 39 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 117 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 245 km
2021 Grace Category 3 282 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 218 km
2017 Katia Category 1 297 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 115 km
2007 Dean Category 2 273 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 269 km
2005 Stan Category 1 141 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 278 km
1997 Rick Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 111 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 160 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 169 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 182 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 188 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 190 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 15.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 17.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Tuxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in February to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and March the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Tuxtepec

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Bachilleres de Otatitlán College - ,
Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtepec University - ,
Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtepec University - ,
Universidad del Papaloapan University - ,
UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA NACIONAL University - ,

Schools in Tuxtepec

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.B.T.i.s. 107 - - - -
Katheryn Brett academy of English - - - -
C.B.T.i.s. 107 - - - -
E.S.T. No. 97 - - - -
Jardin de niños "Adela Hernández" - - - -
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Museums in Tuxtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Sotavento / Casa de Cultura "Narcisa Lopez Quintero"

Farmers Markets in Tuxtepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Díaz Mori
Mercado Ricardo Flores Magón

Hotels in Tuxtepec

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus Tuxtepec
City Express Junior Tuxtepec
Hotel & Lounge Las Islas
Hotel El Rancho
Hotel Sacre
Hotel San Carlos
Hotel Verdis
Mesón de la Chinantla
Villa Esmeralda

Restaurants in Tuxtepec

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos pide ya!
La Palapa de Carlin
POLLOTOTE

Cinemas in Tuxtepec

4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinemas Henry
Cinemas Henry
Cinemex
Cinépolis

Monuments in Tuxtepec

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Miguel Hidalgo

Bus Stations in Tuxtepec

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADO Bus terminal

Gas Stations in Tuxtepec

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Mimendi
MX #1983638447
MX #1983638455
MX #1983638461
MX #1983638467
MX #1983638471
MX #242170858
Pemex

Breweries in Tuxtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Tuxtepec

Stadiums & Teams in Tuxtepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tuxtepec

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro Bravo-Small Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small Airport
El Ahijadero Airport-Small Airport
El Amate Airport-Small Airport
El Zopilote Airport-Small Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport-Small Airport
General Miguel Alemán Airport-Small Airport
Jalisquillo Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Macayas Airport-Small Airport
Patria Vieja Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Macuiles-Small Airport
San Jose Independencia Airstrip-Small Airport
Tres Encinos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuxtepec

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Tuxtepec
Iglesia Tabernaculo de Dios
Iglesia Tabernaculo de Dios

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Tuxtepec

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 7
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 10
Parks 11
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Tuxtepec

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Las Ruinas del Castillo

🇲🇽 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 Tuxtepec

What is the population of Tuxtepec?

Tuxtepec has a population of 159,452 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 45,952 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuxtepec?

Tuxtepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.3 inches.

How is the job market in Tuxtepec?

The job market in Tuxtepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

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