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San Vicente Lachixío, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Vicente Lachixío is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 7,228 ft (2,203 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,295 Population 5/sq mi density
7,228 ft Elevation 2,203 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Vicente Lachixío

San Vicente Lachixío is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 93.13 km2.
It is part of the Sola de Vega District in the Sierra Sur Region.

People

Population1,295
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Population1,295
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Coordinates16.7044°, -97.0188°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Vicente Lachixío

San Vicente Lachixío is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 7,228 feet (2,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: San Vicente Lachixío vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Vicente Lachixío enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,228 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Area262.6 sq mi (680.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.7044°N, 97.0188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,679 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 72 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 131 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 141 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 108 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 138 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 134 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 88 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 117 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 147 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 143 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 89 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 147 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 88 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 4 130 km
2024 John Category 3 191 km
2023 Otis Category 5 294 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 111 km
2017 Max Category 1 200 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 74 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 245 km
1998 Lester Category 2 245 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 100 km
1997 Rick Category 2 92 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 10 141 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 138 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 130 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 128 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 131 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 75 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 138 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 6.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in

San Vicente Lachixío has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Vicente Lachixío

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

Farmers Markets in San Vicente Lachixío

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near San Vicente Lachixío

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 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 Vicente Lachixío

What is the population of San Vicente Lachixío?

San Vicente Lachixío has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 262.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Vicente Lachixío?

San Vicente Lachixío enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Vicente Lachixío?

The unemployment rate in San Vicente Lachixío is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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