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La Esperanza, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

La Esperanza is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 725. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

725 Population 2/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
71.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population725
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain71.1 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population725
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates17.1036°, -93.9211°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.1 inches (1,807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Esperanza

La Esperanza is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 725. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: La Esperanza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.1036°N, 93.9211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 56 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 46 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 93 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 84 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 108 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 126 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 19 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 111 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 55 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 296 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 101 km
2010 Karl Category 3 279 km
2005 Stan Category 1 196 km
1997 Rick Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
August 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and April the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near La Esperanza

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 860 am, am AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo 630 am, 91.5 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near La Esperanza

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito 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 La Esperanza

What is the population of La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a population of 725 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 410.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Esperanza?

The job market in La Esperanza is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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