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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).

3,143 Population 63/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,143
Density63/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population3,143
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates16.4371°, -94.8211°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (969 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Chicapa de Castro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chicapa de Castro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates16.4371°N, 94.8211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,843 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 141 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 100 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 56 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 114 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 89 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 35 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 36 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 13 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 120 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 121 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 104 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 48 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Sep 18, 2017 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 272 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 179 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 100 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 221 km
2005 Stan Category 1 241 km
1998 Lester Category 2 221 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 203 km
1997 Rick Category 1 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Museums in Chicapa de Castro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan

Libraries in Chicapa de Castro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in Chicapa de Castro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado municipal

Breweries in Chicapa de Castro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Chicapa de Castro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chicapa de Castro

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande 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 Chicapa de Castro

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. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chicapa de Castro?

The job market in Chicapa de Castro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

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