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San Baltazar Chichicápam, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Baltazar Chichicápam is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,412. Elevation: 5,079 ft (1,548 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,412 Population 96/sq mi density
5,079 ft Elevation 1,548 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,412
Density96/mi²

Economy

Unemployment8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Population2,412
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Coordinates16.7619°, -96.4899°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Baltazar Chichicápam

San Baltazar Chichicápam is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,412. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet (1,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: San Baltazar Chichicápam vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Baltazar Chichicápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates16.7619°N, 96.4899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 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 91 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 110 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 100 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 144 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 104 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 118 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 78 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 74 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 143 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 87 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 4 177 km
2024 John Category 3 245 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 96 km
2017 Max Category 1 257 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 114 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 299 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
1998 Lester Category 2 252 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 126 km
1997 Rick Category 2 97 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 110 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 90 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 87 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 100 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 136 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

San Baltazar Chichicápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Baltazar Chichicápam

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Primaria El Porvenir
Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Oaxaca CECYTE Nº 26
Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Oaxaca CECYTE Nº 26
Esc. Primaria El Porvenir
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Radio Stations near San Baltazar Chichicápam

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 San Baltazar Chichicápam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Libraries in San Baltazar Chichicápam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Baltazar Chichicápam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González

Gas Stations in San Baltazar Chichicápam

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11879221067

Breweries in San Baltazar Chichicápam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near San Baltazar Chichicápam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Baltazar Chichicápam

What is the population of San Baltazar Chichicápam?

San Baltazar Chichicápam has a population of 2,412 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Baltazar Chichicápam?

San Baltazar Chichicápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in San Baltazar Chichicápam?

The job market in San Baltazar Chichicápam faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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