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San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 5,682. Elevation: 2,569 ft (783 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,682 Population 56/sq mi density
2,569 ft Elevation 783 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Miguel Panixtlahuaca

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Juquila District in the center of the Costa Region.
The name "Panixtlahuatl" in the Nahuatl language means "Plain of the Bridge".

People

Population5,682
Density56/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Population5,682
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates16.2601°, -97.3771°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,520 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Panixtlahuaca

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 5,682. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Panixtlahuaca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area102.0 sq mi (264.1 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates16.2601°N, 97.3771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,341 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 53 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 95 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 66 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 80 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 90 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 61 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 119 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 120 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 46 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 38 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 51 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 54 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 69 km
2024 John Category 3 137 km
2023 Otis Category 5 246 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 km
2017 Max Category 1 170 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 295 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 20 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 192 km
2010 Karl Category 1 300 km
2006 John Category 3 268 km
1998 Lester Category 2 196 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 38 km
1997 Rick Category 2 44 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 11 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 142 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 93 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 95 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 45 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 80 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 48 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 12.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 12.5 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel Panixtlahuaca

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado

Airports Near San Miguel Panixtlahuaca

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec 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 Miguel Panixtlahuaca

What is the population of San Miguel Panixtlahuaca?

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a population of 5,682 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 102.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca?

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca?

The job market in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

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