Santiago Apóstol, Municipality in Ocotlán District, Mexico
Santiago Apóstol spreads across 17.95 square kilometers in the Valles Centrales region, encompassing several communities including San Sebastián Ocotlán and San Lucas.
The municipality of Santiago Apóstol was established in 1526, marking the beginning of organized settlement in this part of southwestern Mexico.
The municipality maintains strong indigenous traditions within Oaxaca state, reflecting the practices and ceremonies of local communities throughout the calendar year.
Located at 1,482 meters above sea level, Santiago Apóstol connects to neighboring towns through regional transportation networks and operates on Central Standard Time.
The municipality borders Santa Ana Zegache to the north and Ocotlán de Morelos to the south, creating a distinct administrative region within Oaxaca state.
Location: Oaxaca
Capital city: Santiago Apóstol
Elevation above the sea: 1,482 m
GPS coordinates: 16.81667,-96.71667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:02
Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.
Monte Albán
25.9 km
Árbol del Tule
27 km
Zaachila
15.5 km
Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca
29.5 km
Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
27.5 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Oaxaca
27.3 km
Auditorio Guelaguetza
28.1 km
Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
27.3 km
Dainzú
26.9 km
Ex-monastery of Santiago Apóstol
20.6 km
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
27.8 km
Lambityeco
29.5 km
Estadio Benito Juárez
28.2 km
Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca
15.8 km
Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium
28.2 km
Oaxaca México Temple
25 km
Centro Académico y Cultural San Pablo
27.2 km
Church of San Pablo
30.3 km
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
27.2 km
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
27.8 km
Archaeological Zone of Atzompa
30 km
Museo Del Ferrocarril Mexicano Del Sur
28.1 km
Library Fray Francisco de Burgoa
27.8 km
Centro Fotográfico Manuel Álvarez Bravo
27.6 km
Prehistorické jaskyne Yagul a Mitla v Centrálnom údolí Oaxacy
32.5 km
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
27.5 km
Museo de Sitio Casa Juárez
27.9 km
Templo de San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
25.7 kmReviews
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