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San Andrés Paxtlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Andrés Paxtlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,196. Elevation: 6,594 ft (2,010 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,196 Population 3/sq mi density
6,594 ft Elevation 2,010 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Andrés Paxtlán

San Andrés Paxtlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 77.83 km2.
It is part of the Miahuatlán District in the south of the Sierra Sur Region.

People

Population1,196
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation6,594 ft (2,010 m)
Population1,196
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,594 ft (2,010 m)
Coordinates16.2162°, -96.5078°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Andrés Paxtlán

San Andrés Paxtlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,196. The city sits at an elevation of 6,594 feet (2,010 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: San Andrés Paxtlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Andrés Paxtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,594 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,594 ft (2,010 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.2162°N, 96.5078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,506 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 49 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 65 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 43 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 137 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 103 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 52 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 29 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 113 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 47 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 32 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 59 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 122 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 4 130 km
2024 John Category 3 226 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 37 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 253 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 62 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 262 km
2010 Karl Category 1 300 km
2006 John Category 2 298 km
1998 Lester Category 2 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 71 km
1997 Rick Category 2 37 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 276 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 65 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 76 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 59 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 60 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 136 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 75 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

San Andrés Paxtlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in San Andrés Paxtlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in San Andrés Paxtlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Sta. Ana
Mercado Municipal Gral. Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Municipal Lic. Orfa Bohórquez

Restaurants in San Andrés Paxtlán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gringo Burger

Airports Near San Andrés Paxtlán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium 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 San Andrés Paxtlán

What is the population of San Andrés Paxtlán?

San Andrés Paxtlán has a population of 1,196 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 351.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Andrés Paxtlán?

San Andrés Paxtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Andrés Paxtlán?

The job market in San Andrés Paxtlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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