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Santa Cruz Lachixolana, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Cruz Lachixolana is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,283. Elevation: 5,433 ft (1,656 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,283 Population 24/sq mi density
5,433 ft Elevation 1,656 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,283
Density24/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Population1,283
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Coordinates17.2278°, -96.8556°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz Lachixolana

Santa Cruz Lachixolana is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,283. The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet (1,656 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 40.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz Lachixolana vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

Santa Cruz Lachixolana has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
Santa Cruz Lachixolana 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 360 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.7 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates17.2278°N, 96.8556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

740 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 M7.5 130 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 135 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 137 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 145 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 64 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 98 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 62 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 138 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 185 km
2024 John Category 3 228 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 155 km
2017 Max Category 1 225 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 134 km
2010 Karl Category 3 186 km
2005 Stan Category 1 257 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 158 km
1997 Rick Category 2 150 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 135 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Santa Cruz Lachixolana has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz Lachixolana

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

Museums in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario Cerro De La Campana
Museo comunitario de San José el Mogote (Ex-Hacienda el Cacique)
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
Andrés Henestrosa0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril0.0
Biblioteca ICE0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla0.0
Biblioteca publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño0.0
bibloca0.0
bibloca0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández0.0
INEGI0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo de Etla
Casa de Adobe
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Los Eucaliptos
Mercadito 10 de Mayo
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Breweries in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz Lachixolana

9 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 Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz Lachixolana

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón

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 Santa Cruz Lachixolana

What is the population of Santa Cruz Lachixolana?

Santa Cruz Lachixolana has a population of 1,283 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 54.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Lachixolana?

Santa Cruz Lachixolana 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 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz Lachixolana?

The job market in Santa Cruz Lachixolana is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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