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San Andrés Sinaxtla, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Andrés Sinaxtla is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 580. Elevation: 6,886 ft (2,099 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

580 Population 2/sq mi density
6,886 ft Elevation 2,099 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population580
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Population580
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Coordinates17.4692°, -97.2829°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Andrés Sinaxtla

San Andrés Sinaxtla is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 580. The city sits at an elevation of 6,886 feet (2,099 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: San Andrés Sinaxtla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Andrés Sinaxtla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,886 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,886 ft (2,099 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.4692°N, 97.2829°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

493 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 148 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 141 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 103 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 131 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 140 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 66 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 118 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 139 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 21 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 130 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 145 km
Nov 8, 2002 3 km W of Rancho Viejo, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 168 km
2024 John Category 3 197 km
2023 Otis Category 5 281 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 198 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 290 km
2017 Max Category 1 192 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 126 km
2010 Karl Category 3 167 km
2005 Stan Category 1 282 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 161 km
1997 Rick Category 2 175 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 148 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 148 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 174 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

San Andrés Sinaxtla has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in San Andrés Sinaxtla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in San Andrés Sinaxtla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Hotels in San Andrés Sinaxtla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Princess Becky

Gas Stations in San Andrés Sinaxtla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in San Andrés Sinaxtla

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Airports Near San Andrés Sinaxtla

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 San Andrés Sinaxtla

What is the population of San Andrés Sinaxtla?

San Andrés Sinaxtla has a population of 580 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Andrés Sinaxtla?

San Andrés Sinaxtla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Andrés Sinaxtla?

The unemployment rate in San Andrés Sinaxtla is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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