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Santa María Cortijo
Municipality and town
Santa María Cortijo is located in Mexico
Santa María Cortijo
Santa María Cortijo
Location in Mexico
Country  Mexico
State Oaxaca
Area
 • Total 88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total 983
Time zone UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

Santa María Cortijo is a small town and municipality located in the state of Oaxaca, in south-western Mexico. It's a quiet place that offers a glimpse into life in this part of the country.

Where is Santa María Cortijo?

This municipality is found in the Jamiltepec District. This district is part of the larger Costa Region of Oaxaca. The Costa Region is known for its beautiful coastline along the Pacific Ocean.

Santa María Cortijo covers an area of about 88 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a small city.

How Many People Live There?

According to information from 2005, the total population of Santa María Cortijo municipality was 983 people. This means it's a very small community.

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