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Basaseachic, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Basaseachic is a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 1,248. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,248 Population 1/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua Timezone

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About Basaseachic

Basaseachic

Basaseachic Falls on the Basaseachic River is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located in the Parque Nacional Basaseachic at Cañón Basaseachic in the Copper Canyon region of northwest Mexico, near Creel, Chihuahua. It is 246 meters (807 ft) tall, second in Mexico only to the Cascada de Piedra Volada.

People

Population1,248
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population1,248
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates28.2063°, -108.2127°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,034 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basaseachic

Basaseachic is a small town in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 1,248. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Basaseachic vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Basaseachic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above Mexico avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area1,194.8 sq mi (3,094.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates28.2063°N, 108.2127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.31"
Driest Month (May) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 12, 2022.

Jul 12, 2022 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico M4.6 75 km
Apr 24, 2010 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico M4.3 67 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Norbert (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Norbert Category 1 143 km
1986 Newton Category 1 229 km
1982 Paul Category 2 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 10.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 9.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Basaseachic has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (0.6").

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Hotels in Basaseachic

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brother Hotel
Hotel Basaseachi
Hotel de la Sierra
Hotels 2 or 3 in this town
Rancho San Lorenzo Basaseachi

Gas Stations in Basaseachic

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex E10360

Airports Near Basaseachic

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Arechuyvo Airport-Small Airport
Aremeyvo Airport-Small Airport
Arisiachi Airport-Small Airport
Benjamín M. Chaparro Airport-Small Airport
Caballero Airport-Small Airport
Cahuisori Airport-Small Airport
Cerro El Saucillo Airport-Small Airport
Chagayvo Airport-Small Airport
Divisadero Barrancas Airstrip-Small Airport
El Duraznito Airstrip-Small Airport
El Maguechi Airport-Small Airport
El Manzanillal Airport-Small Airport
El Pilar Airport-Small Airport
El Rebaje Airport-Small Airport
El Zapote Airport-Small Airport
Estrella Airport-Small Airport
General Roberto Fierro Airport-Small Airport
Huicorichic Airport-Small Airport
Huizopa de Dolores Airport-Small Airport
Ignacio Valenzuela Lagarda Airport-Small Airport
Jecopaco Airport-Small Airport
La Cieneguita Airstrip-Small Airport
La Misión de Guadalupe Airport-Small Airport
Matachí Airport-Small Airport
Matarachi Airport-Small Airport
Melchor Ocampo Airport-Small Airport
Mesa Maycovita Airport-Small Airport
Mina La India Airport-Small Airport
Palmarito Airport-Small Airport
San Jose de Caramechi Airport-Small Airport
San Juanito Airport-Small Airport
San Luis de Barbarocos Airport-Small Airport
Santo Tomás Airport-Small Airport
Sugurachi Airport-Small Airport
Talayotes Airport-Small Airport
Tarachi Airport-Small Airport
Uruachi Airport-Small Airport
Yécora Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Basaseachic

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Isidro Labrador

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Chihuahua

🇲🇽 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 Basaseachic

What is the population of Basaseachic?

Basaseachic has a population of 1,248 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,194.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basaseachic?

Basaseachic has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Basaseachic?

The job market in Basaseachic is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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