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Las Margaritas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Las Margaritas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,925. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,925 Population 5/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,925
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,925
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates18.2545°, -96.2843°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Margaritas

Las Margaritas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,925. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Las Margaritas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Margaritas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.2545°N, 96.2843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 122 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 92 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 98 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 93 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 100 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 97 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 101 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 48 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 102 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 262 km
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 197 km
2017 Katia Category 1 275 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 260 km
2010 Karl Category 3 90 km
2007 Dean Category 2 252 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 250 km
2005 Stan Category 1 151 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 287 km
1997 Rick Category 1 264 km
1990 Diana Category 2 288 km
1988 Debby Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 120 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 135 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 144 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 157 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 165 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 165 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 16.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in

Las Margaritas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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Libraries in Las Margaritas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Margaritas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado Central
Mercado Díaz Mori
Mercado Ricardo Flores Magón

Clinics in Las Margaritas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Chamizal

Breweries in Las Margaritas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Tuxtepec

Stadiums & Teams in Las Margaritas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Margaritas

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Las Margaritas

What is the population of Las Margaritas?

Las Margaritas has a population of 1,925 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 366.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Margaritas?

Las Margaritas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Las Margaritas?

The job market in Las Margaritas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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