San Francisco Tlapancingo, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Francisco Tlapancingo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 709. Elevation: 4,557 ft (1,389 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 709 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4833°, -98.2681° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (907 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco Tlapancingo
San Francisco Tlapancingo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 709. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet (1,389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4833°N, 98.2681°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 145 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 112 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 141 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 145 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 86 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 135 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 112 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
San Francisco Tlapancingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.2").
Airports Near San Francisco Tlapancingo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of San Francisco Tlapancingo?
San Francisco Tlapancingo has a population of 709 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco Tlapancingo?
San Francisco Tlapancingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.
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