San Juan Cacahuatepec, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Juan Cacahuatepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 8,855. Elevation: 1,391 ft (424 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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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About San Juan Cacahuatepec
San Juan Cacahuatepec is a city in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, near the border with Guerrero.
It is located in the Jamiltepec District in the west of the Costa Region.
Its population in 1990, according to The Columbia Gazetteer of North America, was 3,116; in 2006, it was about 5,000.
Along with San Pedro Amusgos, it is a heavy center of population for the indigenous Amuzgo. The name Cacahuatepec is Nahuatl, translating "Place of Cacao-bean mountain".
People
Climate
| Population | 8,855 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6153°, -98.1550° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan Cacahuatepec
San Juan Cacahuatepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 8,855. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet (424 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6153°N, 98.1550°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 39 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 102 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 51 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 17 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 16 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 71 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 126 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
San Juan Cacahuatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near San Juan Cacahuatepec
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca | 106.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps |
Museums in San Juan Cacahuatepec
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario |
Farmers Markets in San Juan Cacahuatepec
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Artesanal Amuzgos | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca |
Airports Near San Juan Cacahuatepec
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Juan Cacahuatepec?
San Juan Cacahuatepec has a population of 8,855 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan Cacahuatepec?
San Juan Cacahuatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.
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