Sierra Sur de Oaxaca
Sierra Sur | |
|---|---|
Region | |
Oaxaca regions - Sierra Sur towards the south. | |
Sierra Sur | |
| Coordinates: 16°30′45″N 96°58′50″W / 16.51250°N 96.98056°W | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Largest settlement | Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz |
| Area | |
• Total | 15,493 km2 (5,982 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 346,091 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Sierra Sur is a region in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It includes the districts of Putla, Sola de Vega, Miahuatlán and Yautepec. Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz is the largest city. The region has 70 municipalities. A number of these are known for great poverty, such as Santa María Zaniza and Santa María Alotepec.