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La Pe, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

La Pe is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,990. Elevation: 4,846 ft (1,477 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,990 Population 55/sq mi density
4,846 ft Elevation 1,477 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Pe

La Pe is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

People

Population1,990
Density55/mi²

Economy

Unemployment10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation4,846 ft (1,477 m)
Population1,990
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation4,846 ft (1,477 m)
Coordinates16.6303°, -96.7992°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Pe

La Pe is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,990. The city sits at an elevation of 4,846 feet (1,477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: La Pe vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Pe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,846 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,846 ft (1,477 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates16.6303°N, 96.7992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 65 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 118 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 99 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 133 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 78 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 126 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 111 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 82 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 58 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Nov 10, 2001 4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 143 km
2024 John Category 3 209 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 92 km
2017 Max Category 1 224 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 296 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 80 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 265 km
2010 Karl Category 3 252 km
2005 Stan Category 1 297 km
1998 Lester Category 2 237 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 104 km
1997 Rick Category 2 84 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 10 118 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 113 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 72 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 101 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
August 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

La Pe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Pe

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in La Pe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in La Pe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near La Pe

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo 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 Pe

What is the population of La Pe?

La Pe has a population of 1,990 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 36.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Pe?

La Pe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Pe?

The job market in La Pe faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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