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El Bajío, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Bajío is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,717. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,717 Population 3/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Bajío

El Bajío

El Bajío is a group of eighteen restaurants in Mexico City which are run by Carmen Ramírez Degollado, noted for their colorful decoration and traditional cuisine from central Mexico which has received awards and praise from notable food experts. The restaurant business began in 1972 when Carmen's husband Raúl Ramírez Degollado bought a restaurant selling carnitas in the northwestern borough of Azcapotzalco. Four years later, Raúl died and Carmen took over the business, expanding the menu and adding waiters. The restaurant was so successful that she was able to send her five children to private university. In 2006, El Bajío opened a second location in the center of the city and since then has grown to eighteen locations which serve about 120,000 diners a month. Carmen has become a notable chef in her own right, giving classes and demonstrations in Mexico and abroad as well as writing about 20 books.

People

Population1,717
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population1,717
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates16.8892°, -95.0353°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Bajío

El Bajío is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,717. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 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 67.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: El Bajío vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Bajío 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area563.5 sq mi (1,459.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.8892°N, 95.0353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 82 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 98 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 110 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 127 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 30 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 80 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 52 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 39 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 26 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 97 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 102 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 103 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 90 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 76 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 290 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 183 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 143 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 228 km
2010 Karl Category 3 291 km
2005 Stan Category 1 191 km
1998 Lester Category 2 267 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 222 km
1997 Rick Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 105 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 127 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 188 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

El Bajío has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in El Bajío

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardin de Niños
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Farmers Markets in El Bajío

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado José Murat

Restaurants in El Bajío

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Las Carretas

Gas Stations in El Bajío

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera
MX #2521795884
MX #2521795887

Breweries in El Bajío

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Airports Near El Bajío

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Bajío

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica

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 El Bajío

What is the population of El Bajío?

El Bajío has a population of 1,717 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 563.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Bajío?

El Bajío 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Bajío?

The job market in El Bajío is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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