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Villa de Santiago Chazumba, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Villa de Santiago Chazumba is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,918. Elevation: 5,594 ft (1,705 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,918 Population 42/sq mi density
5,594 ft Elevation 1,705 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,918
Density42/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Population1,918
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Coordinates18.1890°, -97.6798°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa de Santiago Chazumba

Villa de Santiago Chazumba is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,918. The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet (1,705 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Villa de Santiago Chazumba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Villa de Santiago Chazumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates18.1890°N, 97.6798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 94 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 34 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 55 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 90 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 39 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 105 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 57 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 136 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 29 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 94 km
Apr 5, 1997 11 km NNE of San Vicente Piñas, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 48 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 68 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 202 km
2024 John Category 3 219 km
2023 Otis Category 5 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 289 km
2021 Grace Category 3 257 km
2017 Max Category 1 210 km
2017 Katia Category 1 275 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 231 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 189 km
2010 Karl Category 3 122 km
2007 Dean Category 2 260 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 264 km
2005 Stan Category 1 297 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 210 km
1997 Rick Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 200 km
1988 Debby Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 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 115 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 122 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 136 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 155 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 164 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 168 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
August 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Villa de Santiago Chazumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Villa de Santiago Chazumba

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Villa de Santiago Chazumba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario paleontologico

Gas Stations in Villa de Santiago Chazumba

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Villa de Santiago Chazumba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Villa de Santiago Chazumba

What is the population of Villa de Santiago Chazumba?

Villa de Santiago Chazumba has a population of 1,918 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 45.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa de Santiago Chazumba?

Villa de Santiago Chazumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Villa de Santiago Chazumba?

The job market in Villa de Santiago Chazumba is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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