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San Francisco Lachigoló, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Francisco Lachigoló is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,338. Elevation: 5,154 ft (1,571 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,338 Population 343/sq mi density
5,154 ft Elevation 1,571 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Francisco Lachigoló

San Francisco Lachigoló is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 31.9 km2.
It is part of the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population3,338
Density343/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Population3,338
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Coordinates17.0153°, -96.5991°
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 Francisco Lachigoló

San Francisco Lachigoló is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,338. The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet (1,571 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 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco Lachigoló vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Francisco Lachigoló

San Francisco Lachigoló has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
San Francisco Lachigoló 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 5,154 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

Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates17.0153°N, 96.5991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,026 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 M7.5 112 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 141 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 130 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 148 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 37 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 102 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 80 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 107 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 116 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 4 186 km
2024 John Category 3 247 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 126 km
2017 Max Category 1 247 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 295 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 126 km
2010 Karl Category 3 211 km
2005 Stan Category 1 252 km
1998 Lester Category 2 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 150 km
1997 Rick Category 2 124 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 256 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 10 141 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 117 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 116 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 119 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake — 18 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Francisco Lachigoló has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Francisco Lachigoló

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria José López — — — —
Cetis 123 — — — —
Cetis 124 — — — —
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Radio Stations near San Francisco Lachigoló

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 Francisco Lachigoló

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo comunitario de San José el Mogote (Ex-Hacienda el Cacique)
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in San Francisco Lachigoló

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
Andrés Henestrosa0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril0.0
Biblioteca ICE0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla0.0
Biblioteca publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño0.0
bibloca0.0
bibloca0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández0.0
INEGI0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco Lachigoló

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Baratillo de Etla
Casa de Adobe
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Los Eucaliptos
Mercadito 10 de Mayo
Mercado Alarii
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Restaurants in San Francisco Lachigoló

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Higos

Clinics in San Francisco Lachigoló

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud rural de un núcleo básico
Consultorio Medico El Pozito
Consultorios Medicos

Dentists in San Francisco Lachigoló

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental

Gyms in San Francisco Lachigoló

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canchas Deportivas Alfombra Verde

Breweries in San Francisco Lachigoló

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco Lachigoló

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Francisco Lachigoló

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in San Francisco Lachigoló

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco Lachigoló

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo 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 Lachigoló

What is the population of San Francisco Lachigoló?

San Francisco Lachigoló has a population of 3,338 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco Lachigoló?

San Francisco Lachigoló 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 Francisco Lachigoló?

The job market in San Francisco Lachigoló is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya 2,302 pop · 1.2 mi Rojas de Cuauhtémoc 1,080 pop · 1.4 mi San Sebastián Abasolo 1,471 pop · 1.7 mi Santa María del Tule 7,636 pop · 3.3 mi Santo Domingo Tomaltepec 2,483 pop · 3.5 mi Macuilxóchitl de Artigas Carranza 2,633 pop · 3.9 mi Santa Cruz Papalutla 1,835 pop · 4.1 mi San Sebastián Teitipac 1,735 pop · 4.6 mi Tlalixtac de Cabrera 8,881 pop · 4.9 mi Teotitlán del Valle 4,357 pop · 5.3 mi San Juan Guelavía 3,002 pop · 5.5 mi San Sebastián Tutla 4,534 pop · 5.9 mi San Juan Teitipac 2,545 pop · 5.9 mi San Francisco Tutla 3,333 pop · 6.0 mi
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