San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 5,930. Elevation: 2,569 ft (783 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 5,930 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.2601°, -97.3771° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Miguel Panixtlahuaca
San Miguel Panixtlahuaca is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 5,930. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 102.0 sq mi (264.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2601°N, 97.3771°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Airports Near San Miguel Panixtlahuaca
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San Miguel Panixtlahuaca?
San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a population of 5,930 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 58 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. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.
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