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San Francisco Caballúa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Francisco Caballúa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 657. Elevation: 8,435 ft (2,571 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

657 Population 5/sq mi density
8,435 ft Elevation 2,571 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population657
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation8,435 ft (2,571 m)
Population657
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation8,435 ft (2,571 m)
Coordinates17.4914°, -97.7161°
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 Francisco Caballúa

San Francisco Caballúa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 657. The city sits at an elevation of 8,435 feet (2,571 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 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco Caballúa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Francisco Caballúa 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 8,435 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

Elevation8,435 ft (2,571 m)
Area132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.4914°N, 97.7161°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

874 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 123 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 124 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 143 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 104 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 139 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 122 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 114 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 134 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 84 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 124 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 117 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 105 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 142 km
2024 John Category 3 160 km
2023 Otis Category 5 238 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 154 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 112 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 285 km
2010 Karl Category 3 184 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 136 km
1997 Rick Category 2 185 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 138 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 123 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 124 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 178 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 190 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Francisco Caballúa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in San Francisco Caballúa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Airports Near San Francisco Caballúa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Francisco Caballúa

What is the population of San Francisco Caballúa?

San Francisco Caballúa has a population of 657 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 132.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco Caballúa?

San Francisco Caballúa 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 Francisco Caballúa?

The unemployment rate in San Francisco Caballúa is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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