Lachicocana, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Lachicocana is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 612. Elevation: 5,522 ft (1,683 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°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 | 612 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0622°, -96.1627° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6 inches (1,411 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lachicocana
Lachicocana is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 612. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet (1,683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0622°N, 96.1627°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 132 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 93 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 102 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Lachicocana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.9").
Museums in Lachicocana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla |
Libraries in Lachicocana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON | 0.0 |
Airports Near Lachicocana
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
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What is the population of Lachicocana?
Lachicocana has a population of 612 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lachicocana?
Lachicocana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.
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