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Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza is a mid-size city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 88,280. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

88,280 Population 289/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
38.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population88,280
Density289/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population88,280
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates16.4338°, -95.0218°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.1 inches (968 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza is a mid-size city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 88,280. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Income: Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare10
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1142 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 14.2° / 32.4° 9.5
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 14.3° / 34.1° 10.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 16.6° / 36.3° 2.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 19.6° / 38.5° 9.7
May 29.1°C / 84°F 22.5° / 38.2° 95.4
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.5° 263.8
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.6° 140.3
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.8° 197.1
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.8° 225.4
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.2° / 30.7° 151.7
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.3° 26.6
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.3° / 31.2° 9.7
Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°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 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates16.4338°N, 95.0218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,804 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 M7.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 113 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 77 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 118 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 111 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 22 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 8 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 127 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 77 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 121 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 68 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 87 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 4 256 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 159 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 119 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 202 km
2005 Stan Category 1 241 km
1998 Lester Category 2 217 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 186 km
1997 Rick Category 1 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 122 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 84 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 104 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 72 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

Institution Type Founded Website
"Instituto Tecnologico del Istmo" University
Escuela Primaria "Evaristo C. Gurrion" College
Escuela Secundaria Federal "Heliodoro Charis Castro" College
Instituto Tecnológico de Comitancillo College
Instituto Tecnologico Del Istmo University Visit →
Universidad del Itsmo - Campus Ixtepec University
Universidad para el Bienestar Benito Juarez University Visit →

Schools in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Adolfo C Gurrión.
CBTIS N° 205
Centro Escolar Juchitan
Escuela Primaria Bilingüe Gral. Heliodoro Charis Castro
Preescolar xhavizende col.15 de agosto
Primaria Daniel C. Pineda
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 103
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 50
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Radio Stations near Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan

Libraries in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Hotels in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "Santo Domingo";Hotel Santo Domingo
Hotel Central
Hotel Del Rio
Hotel Express Inn
Hotel San Jose
Hotel Santa Cruz Juchitán
La Mansion

Restaurants in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Cantaritos" Juchitan
"Peter's" Pizzas
ALDO'S Pizza
Bocata
Comedor Familiar silvia
Comedor La Morena
Delys
El Gratin Pizzas y Baguettes
La Tlayuderia
La Vianda del Señor
Las Sirenas
Mariscos "Natti"
Pollo Fiesta
Restaurant Familiar Morgan
Restaurante La Estancia
Restaurante Tossta
Sushi Express
Taqueria "El Chino"
Taqueria "Na Yoli"
Taqueria "Zapandu"

Cafes in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Cafe del Centro"
"La Cupckeria"
The Italian Coffee Company

Cinemas in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinemas Henry

Theatres in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Juchiteco

Monuments in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a La Revolucion Mexicana

Theme Parks in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ganadera

Clinics in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #13345246750

Train Stations in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Juchitán

Bus Stations in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autotransportes Istmeños
MX #1075459728
MX #522944855
Terminal ADO AU OCC SUR Juchitán
Terminal de autobuses "Fletes y Pasajes"

Gas Stations in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera "Cristobal Colon"
Gasolineria Pemex
MX #522937548
MX #522937811
Oxxo
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Venda Gas

Gyms in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DCR
MX #523111409
MX #523878666

Breweries in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

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

Post Offices in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centro de Envio FedEx
ESTAFETA

Treatment Centers in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos dias"
Cristo Viene
Cuarta Iglesia del Nazareno A.R.
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostés "Emanuel"
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Iglesia Santa Cruz del Calvario
Parroquia San Vicente Ferrer

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 21
Cafes 3
Bars 2
Supermarkets 2
Museums 1
Hotels 9
Parks 22
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇲🇽 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 Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza

What is the population of Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza?

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza has a population of 88,280 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza?

Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°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 38.1 inches.

How is the job market in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza?

The job market in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area, including 21 restaurants and food service locations.

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