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San Juan Guichicovi, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Guichicovi is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,284. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,284 Population 10/sq mi density
866 ft Elevation 264 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Guichicovi

San Juan Guichicovi is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Juchitán District in the west of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.
The town was founded on 15 March 1825: Guichicovi means "New Town" in Zapotec.

People

Population4,284
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Population4,284
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Coordinates16.9623°, -95.0942°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Guichicovi

San Juan Guichicovi is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,284. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Guichicovi vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Guichicovi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates16.9623°N, 95.0942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 85 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 108 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 100 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 136 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 38 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 29 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 98 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 18 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 95 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 107 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 80 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 91 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 97 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 85 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 290 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 183 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 153 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 229 km
2010 Karl Category 3 281 km
2005 Stan Category 1 183 km
1998 Lester Category 2 275 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 225 km
1997 Rick Category 1 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 105 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 128 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

San Juan Guichicovi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (1.0").

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Farmers Markets in San Juan Guichicovi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado José Murat

Breweries in San Juan Guichicovi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Airports Near San Juan Guichicovi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Guichicovi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia 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 Guichicovi

What is the population of San Juan Guichicovi?

San Juan Guichicovi has a population of 4,284 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Guichicovi?

San Juan Guichicovi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan Guichicovi?

The job market in San Juan Guichicovi is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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