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Sanahcat, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Sanahcat is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 1,619. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,619 Population 1,148/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Sanahcat

Sanahcat

Sanahcat Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It contains 54.93 square kilometres (21.21 sq mi) of land and is located roughly 52 kilometres (32 mi) southeast of the city of Mérida. It is bounded on the north by Hocabá – Xocchel, on the south by Huhí, on the east Kantunil, and the west by Homún. In the Yucatec Maya language, its name means "legume of Tzalam."

People

Population1,619
Density1,148/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,619
Population Density1,148 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates20.7713°, -89.2141°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (999 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanahcat

Sanahcat is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 1,619. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Sanahcat vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sanahcat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,148/sq mi
Coordinates20.7713°N, 89.2141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 129 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 106 km
2021 Grace Category 1 194 km
2020 Delta Category 2 112 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 199 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 138 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 220 km
2007 Dean Category 5 201 km
2005 Emily Category 4 67 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 220 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 30 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 229 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 98 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 65 km
1980 Allen Category 5 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Sanahcat has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Sanahcat

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 90.9 fm, banda MP3
103.1 Retro (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 100.1 (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
100.1 Amor (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
Candela (Mérida) - 95.3 FM - XHMH-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 95.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
RETRO 103.1 (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
KISS FM 97.7 (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
La Mejor Mérida - 90.1 FM - XHQW-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, YU 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Super Stereo (Mérida) - 105.9 FM - XHFCY-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 105.9, 105.9 fm AAC
RADIO MUNDO 89.3 (Mérida) - 89.3 FM - XHMIA-FM - Mérida, Yucatán 89.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 96.9 (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Mérida) - 99.3 FM - XHMRA-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 99.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, Yucatán 98.9 fm, entretenimiento AAC
+Azul Radio (Mérida) - Online - azulradio.org - Mérida, Yucatán américa, azul radio MP3 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 98.9, 98.9 fm AAC
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 90.9, 90.9 fm MP3
La Comadre (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3

Museums in Sanahcat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario Itzmal Kauil
Museo de arte creativo
Museo de Artesanías

Libraries in Sanahcat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Izamal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sanahcat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Izamal
Mercado de Tixkochoh
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal « Manuel Romero Ancona »
Mercado municipal de Cacalchén
Mercado municipal de Hoctún
Mercado municipal de Seyé
Mercado municipal de Tekantó
Palacio municipal de Tixpéhual

Airports Near Sanahcat

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Chichen ItzáSmall Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanahcat

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Sanahcat

What is the population of Sanahcat?

Sanahcat has a population of 1,619 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,148 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanahcat?

Sanahcat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sanahcat?

The job market in Sanahcat is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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