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Chivela, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Chivela is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 624. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

624 Population 1/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population624
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population624
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates16.7138°, -94.9970°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation56.9 inches (1,445 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chivela

Chivela is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 624. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Chivela vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chivela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area563.5 sq mi (1,459.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.7138°N, 94.9970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 89 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 84 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 115 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 13 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 59 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 64 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 32 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 149 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 81 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 104 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 129 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 71 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 4 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 175 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 130 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 220 km
2005 Stan Category 1 210 km
1998 Lester Category 2 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 210 km
1997 Rick Category 1 140 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 10 142 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 97 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 119 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in

Chivela has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Chivela

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nizanda
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Museums in Chivela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Farmers Markets in Chivela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado José Murat

Train Stations in Chivela

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Chivela
Estación Nizanda

Breweries in Chivela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Stadiums & Teams in Chivela

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chivela

3 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

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 Chivela

What is the population of Chivela?

Chivela has a population of 624 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 563.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chivela?

Chivela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chivela?

The job market in Chivela is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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