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San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,107. Elevation: 6,939 ft (2,115 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,107 Population 50/sq mi density
6,939 ft Elevation 2,115 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca is a small town and municipality located in the Mixteca Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, and the center of the Coixtlahuaca district. The name "Coixtlahuaca" means 'plain of snakes' in the Nahuatl language. One of the most significant indigenous pictorial manuscripts from the region is the Lienzo Seler Coixtlahuaca II.

People

Population1,107
Density50/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Population1,107
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Coordinates17.7248°, -97.3238°
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 Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,107. The city sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet (2,115 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 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca 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 6,939 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

Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates17.7248°N, 97.3238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 75 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 39 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 141 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 45 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 131 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 103 km
Jul 1, 2021 4 km NNE of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 148 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 78 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 90 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 101 km
Jul 2, 2020 10 km SSE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Sep 16, 1995 1 km SW of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Aug 23, 1991 8 km SE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 187 km
2024 John Category 3 209 km
2023 Otis Category 5 287 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 226 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 264 km
2017 Max Category 1 203 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 149 km
2010 Karl Category 3 142 km
2005 Stan Category 1 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 180 km
1997 Rick Category 2 203 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 145 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 159 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 173 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 179 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 197 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA TECNICA N° 59
Centro de Educación Media Superior a Distancia (CECyTE EMSaD) No. 01 Coixtlahuaca
Escuela Primaria "Atonaltzin"
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Museums in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca
Museo de historia

Hotels in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sol Mixteco
Sol Mixteco

Monuments in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puente Colonial

Bus Stations in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal SUR

Gas Stations in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #5648502952
Pemex

Airports Near San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de La Purísima Concepción
Capilla de la Santa Cruz
Santuario del Señor del Calvario
Templo de San Juan Bautista
Templo y exconvento dominico de San Juan Bautista

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 Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca

What is the population of San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca?

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca has a population of 1,107 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca?

San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca 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 Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca?

The job market in San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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