El Pitahayo, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
El Pitahayo is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,617. Elevation: 72 ft (22 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 | 1,617 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5324°, -98.5276° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.6 inches (1,692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Pitahayo
El Pitahayo is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,617. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 330.9 sq mi (857.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5324°N, 98.5276°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 5 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 78 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 61 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 142 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 28 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 127 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 33 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 32 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 79 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 92 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 84 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
El Pitahayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Pitahayo
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Adolfo López Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Federico Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Pitahayo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca | 106.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps |
Farmers Markets in El Pitahayo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Gastronomico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near El Pitahayo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Pitahayo?
El Pitahayo has a population of 1,617 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 330.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Pitahayo?
El Pitahayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.
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