Chicapa de Castro, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Chicapa de Castro is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,143. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,143 |
| Population Density | 63 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4371°, -94.8211° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2 inches (969 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chicapa de Castro
Chicapa de Castro is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,143. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4371°N, 94.8211°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 141 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 106 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 125 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Chicapa de Castro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.1").
Museums in Chicapa de Castro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La cultura de Juchitan |
Libraries in Chicapa de Castro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chicapa de Castro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "El Mercadito" | |||||
| Mercado "5 de Septiembre" | |||||
| Mercado 5 de Septiembre | |||||
| Mercado municipal |
Breweries in Chicapa de Castro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc |
Stadiums & Teams in Chicapa de Castro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chicapa de Castro
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chicapa de Castro?
Chicapa de Castro has a population of 3,143 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chicapa de Castro?
Chicapa de Castro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.
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