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San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Baltazar Guelavila is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,385. Elevation: 5,197 ft (1,584 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,385 Population 39/sq mi density
5,197 ft Elevation 1,584 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,385
Density39/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)
Population3,385
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)
Coordinates16.7971°, -96.3030°
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 Guelavila

San Baltazar Guelavila is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,385. The city sits at an elevation of 5,197 feet (1,584 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 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: San Baltazar Guelavila vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Baltazar Guelavila 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 5,197 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

Elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates16.7971°N, 96.3030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,420 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 M7.5 106 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 106 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 102 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 124 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 35 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 117 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 54 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 90 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 102 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 193 km
2024 John Category 3 265 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 100 km
2017 Max Category 1 277 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 256 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 128 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
1998 Lester Category 2 256 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 138 km
1997 Rick Category 1 105 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 106 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 77 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 116 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 127 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 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

San Baltazar Guelavila has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Baltazar Guelavila

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Estudios de Bachillerato IEBO No. 160
Escuela Primaria Gabriela Mistral
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Radio Stations near San Baltazar Guelavila

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 Guelavila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla

Libraries in San Baltazar Guelavila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Farmers Markets in San Baltazar Guelavila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González

Airports Near San Baltazar Guelavila

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 Guelavila

What is the population of San Baltazar Guelavila?

San Baltazar Guelavila has a population of 3,385 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Baltazar Guelavila?

San Baltazar Guelavila 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 Guelavila?

The job market in San Baltazar Guelavila is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

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