Elevation
Oaxaca elevation and altitude
Oaxaca, Mexico is 5,154 feet (1,571 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,154 feet means in Oaxaca
Among the 689 cities on this site, Oaxaca is higher than most. At 5,154 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Oaxaca a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.75 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Oaxaca.
Cooking. Water boils at about 202 °F (94.7 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Oaxaca
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz, Mexico | 49 | 15 | 151 mi |
| Puebla, Mexico | 7,106 | 2,166 | 168 mi |
| Acapulco, Mexico | 52 | 16 | 211 mi |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 7,349 | 2,240 | 227 mi |
| Toluca, Mexico | 8,763 | 2,671 | 246 mi |
| Queretaro, Mexico | 5,991 | 1,826 | 342 mi |
| Ciudad Madero, Mexico | 39 | 12 | 366 mi |
| Tampico, Mexico | 89 | 27 | 369 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Oaxaca?
Oaxaca, Mexico is about 5,154 feet (1,571 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Oaxaca because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,154 ft is about 24.75 inHg (838 hPa), 83% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 83% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Oaxaca.
At what temperature does water boil in Oaxaca?
About 202 °F (94.7 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.