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Asunción Lachixila, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Asunción Lachixila is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 517. Elevation: 1,939 ft (591 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 1/sq mi density
1,939 ft Elevation 591 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population517
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Population517
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Coordinates17.5625°, -96.1806°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Asunción Lachixila

Asunción Lachixila is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet (591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Asunción Lachixila vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Asunción Lachixila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,939 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Area368.3 sq mi (953.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.5625°N, 96.1806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

784 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 57 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 76 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 51 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 109 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 71 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 75 km
Jan 6, 2013 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 45 km
Feb 9, 1994 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico M5.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 260 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 186 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 275 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 286 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 202 km
2010 Karl Category 3 163 km
2005 Stan Category 1 178 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 221 km
1997 Rick Category 1 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 153 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 16.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 19.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 17.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 17.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Coldest

Asunción Lachixila has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 106.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and March the driest (2.3").

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Libraries in Asunción Lachixila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Airports Near Asunción Lachixila

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall 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 Asunción Lachixila

What is the population of Asunción Lachixila?

Asunción Lachixila has a population of 517 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 368.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asunción Lachixila?

Asunción Lachixila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

How is the job market in Asunción Lachixila?

The job market in Asunción Lachixila is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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