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San Francisco del Mar, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Francisco del Mar is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,724. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,724 Population 5/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Francisco del Mar

San Francisco del Mar

San Francisco del Mar is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Juchitán District in the west of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.

People

Population4,724
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,724
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates16.3399°, -94.5153°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco del Mar

San Francisco del Mar is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,724. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco del Mar vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Francisco del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area904.1 sq mi (2,341.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.3399°N, 94.5153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,881 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 98 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 105 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 23 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 90 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 56 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 68 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 47 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 7 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 105 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 87 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 15 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 94 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 91 km
Sep 18, 2017 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 292 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 207 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 67 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 248 km
2005 Stan Category 1 255 km
1998 Lester Category 2 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 223 km
1997 Rick Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 137 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
August 83°F (29°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

San Francisco del Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in San Francisco del Mar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez Garcia
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárezgarcía

Airports Near San Francisco del Mar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tonala AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco del Mar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Francisco de Asis

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 del Mar

What is the population of San Francisco del Mar?

San Francisco del Mar has a population of 4,724 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 904.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco del Mar?

San Francisco del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Francisco del Mar?

The job market in San Francisco del Mar is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

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