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San Miguel Chicahua, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Chicahua is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 251. Elevation: 7,575 ft (2,309 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

251 Population 11/sq mi density
7,575 ft Elevation 2,309 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population251
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation7,575 ft (2,309 m)
Population251
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation7,575 ft (2,309 m)
Coordinates17.6372°, -97.1948°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (583 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Chicahua

San Miguel Chicahua is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 251. The city sits at an elevation of 7,575 feet (2,309 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 23.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 8 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Chicahua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Chicahua 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 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,575 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,575 ft (2,309 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.6372°N, 97.1948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 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 87 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 42 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 146 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 122 km
Jan 15, 2020 6 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jul 1, 2021 4 km NNE of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 149 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 61 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 106 km
Sep 16, 1995 1 km SW of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 188 km
2024 John Category 3 215 km
2023 Otis Category 5 296 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 211 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 270 km
2017 Max Category 1 209 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 147 km
2010 Karl Category 3 147 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 181 km
1997 Rick Category 2 193 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 209 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 18 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 155 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 168 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 184 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in

San Miguel Chicahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in San Miguel Chicahua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Chicahua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel Chicahua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Miguel Chicahua

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Miguel Chicahua

What is the population of San Miguel Chicahua?

San Miguel Chicahua has a population of 251 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Chicahua?

San Miguel Chicahua 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 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Chicahua?

The job market in San Miguel Chicahua is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 8 business establishments in the area.

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