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Barbasco, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Barbasco is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 875. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

875 Population 3/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population875
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population875
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates18.5840°, -96.5599°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barbasco

Barbasco is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 875. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Barbasco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Barbasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area349.3 sq mi (904.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.5840°N, 96.5599°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 95 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 81 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 114 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 144 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 86 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 86 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 111 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 112 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 108 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 1 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 224 km
2017 Katia Category 2 231 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 158 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 272 km
2010 Karl Category 3 43 km
2007 Dean Category 2 213 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 214 km
2005 Stan Category 1 175 km
2000 Keith Category 1 295 km
1997 Rick Category 1 299 km
1993 Gert Category 2 299 km
1990 Diana Category 2 259 km
1988 Debby Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 90 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 98 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 110 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 119 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 122 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 122 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 143 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 16.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Barbasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Barbasco

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Barbasco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Faustino Mora
Mercado Omealca
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Yanga
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near Barbasco

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall 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 Barbasco

What is the population of Barbasco?

Barbasco has a population of 875 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 349.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barbasco?

Barbasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Barbasco?

The job market in Barbasco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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