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San Lorenzo Pápalo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Lorenzo Pápalo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 706. Elevation: 6,099 ft (1,859 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

706 Population 19/sq mi density
6,099 ft Elevation 1,859 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population706
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,099 ft (1,859 m)
Population706
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,099 ft (1,859 m)
Coordinates17.8847°, -96.8798°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lorenzo Pápalo

San Lorenzo Pápalo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 706. The city sits at an elevation of 6,099 feet (1,859 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: San Lorenzo Pápalo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Lorenzo Pápalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,099 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,099 ft (1,859 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates17.8847°N, 96.8798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 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 81 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 37 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 84 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 125 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 76 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 54 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 89 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 89 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 231 km
2024 John Category 3 258 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 227 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 237 km
2017 Max Category 1 252 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 188 km
2010 Karl Category 3 113 km
2007 Dean Category 2 291 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 291 km
2005 Stan Category 1 224 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 223 km
1997 Rick Category 2 223 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 134 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 147 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 165 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 181 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 193 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.1 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest

San Lorenzo Pápalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Museums in San Lorenzo Pápalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in San Lorenzo Pápalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lorenzo Pápalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near San Lorenzo Pápalo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Lorenzo Pápalo

What is the population of San Lorenzo Pápalo?

San Lorenzo Pápalo has a population of 706 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lorenzo Pápalo?

San Lorenzo Pápalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Lorenzo Pápalo?

The job market in San Lorenzo Pápalo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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