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San Martín Lachila, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Martín Lachila is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,066. Elevation: 4,695 ft (1,431 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,066 Population 30/sq mi density
4,695 ft Elevation 1,431 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,066
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Population1,066
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Coordinates16.6119°, -96.8488°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Martín Lachila

San Martín Lachila is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,066. The city sits at an elevation of 4,695 feet (1,431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: San Martín Lachila vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Martín Lachila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,695 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates16.6119°N, 96.8488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 62 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 148 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 121 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 123 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 148 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 100 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 128 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 98 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 101 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 105 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 138 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 80 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 57 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 101 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 4 137 km
2024 John Category 3 203 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 93 km
2017 Max Category 1 219 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 75 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 259 km
2010 Karl Category 3 255 km
1998 Lester Category 2 235 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 102 km
1997 Rick Category 2 84 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 121 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 117 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 147 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 107 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 148 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 68 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 148 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 95 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
August 67°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

San Martín Lachila has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Martín Lachila

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 Martín Lachila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in San Martín Lachila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Morelos

Airports Near San Martín Lachila

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall 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 Martín Lachila

What is the population of San Martín Lachila?

San Martín Lachila has a population of 1,066 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 36.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Martín Lachila?

San Martín Lachila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Martín Lachila?

San Martín Lachila has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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