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San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,462. Elevation: 4,226 ft (1,288 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,462 Population 17/sq mi density
4,226 ft Elevation 1,288 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 173.51 km2.
It is part of the Etla District in the Valles Centrales region.
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 1,254.

People

Population1,462
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Population1,462
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Coordinates17.4233°, -96.8228°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (928 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,462. The city sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet (1,288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Area88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates17.4233°N, 96.8228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 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 M7.0 125 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 127 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 79 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 65 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km NE of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 134 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 25 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 135 km
Jul 2, 2020 10 km SSE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 201 km
2024 John Category 3 239 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 175 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 288 km
2017 Max Category 1 235 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 154 km
2010 Karl Category 3 164 km
2005 Stan Category 1 242 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 179 km
1997 Rick Category 2 171 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 239 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 18 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 185 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 62°F (16°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 6.5 in
August 60°F (15°C) 6.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 6.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

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 Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Comunitario Cerro De La Campana

Libraries in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo de Etla
Los Eucaliptos
Mercado Porfirio Díaz

Airports Near San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall 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 Juan Bautista Jayacatlán

What is the population of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán?

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán has a population of 1,462 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 88.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán?

San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán?

The job market in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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