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Villa Hidalgo Yalálag, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,844. Elevation: 3,609 ft (1,100 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,844 Population 15/sq mi density
3,609 ft Elevation 1,100 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,844
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Population1,844
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Coordinates17.1854°, -96.1787°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation69.0 inches (1,752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Hidalgo Yalálag

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,844. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Villa Hidalgo Yalálag vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates17.1854°N, 96.1787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
82% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 149 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 145 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 78 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 133 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 144 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 118 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 12 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 41 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 133 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 233 km
2024 John Category 3 295 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 145 km
2017 Max Category 1 294 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 266 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 170 km
2010 Karl Category 3 202 km
2005 Stan Category 1 208 km
1998 Lester Category 2 299 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 182 km
1997 Rick Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 146 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 106 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 11.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 11.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 11.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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Libraries in Villa Hidalgo Yalálag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Airports Near Villa Hidalgo Yalálag

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 Villa Hidalgo Yalálag

What is the population of Villa Hidalgo Yalálag?

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag has a population of 1,844 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Hidalgo Yalálag?

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.

How is the job market in Villa Hidalgo Yalálag?

The job market in Villa Hidalgo Yalálag is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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