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Santa María Chachoápam, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Chachoápam is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 435. Elevation: 6,909 ft (2,106 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

435 Population 1/sq mi density
6,909 ft Elevation 2,106 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population435
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Population435
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Coordinates17.5257°, -97.2844°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Chachoápam

Santa María Chachoápam is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 435. The city sits at an elevation of 6,909 feet (2,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 14 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Chachoápam vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Chachoápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,909 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,909 ft (2,106 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.5257°N, 97.2844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

391 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 147 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 97 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 136 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 150 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 118 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 123 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 144 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 140 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 26 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 136 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 102 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 130 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 4 173 km
2024 John Category 3 200 km
2023 Otis Category 5 283 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 204 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 284 km
2017 Max Category 1 195 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 132 km
2010 Karl Category 3 161 km
2005 Stan Category 1 279 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 165 km
1997 Rick Category 2 181 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 167 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 181 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Santa María Chachoápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa María Chachoápam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardín de niños "María Cristina Salmorán de Tamayo"
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Museums in Santa María Chachoápam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in Santa María Chachoápam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Clinics in Santa María Chachoápam

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad Médica Rural IMSS

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María Chachoápam

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Airports Near Santa María Chachoápam

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María Chachoápam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Santa María.

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 María Chachoápam

What is the population of Santa María Chachoápam?

Santa María Chachoápam has a population of 435 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Chachoápam?

Santa María Chachoápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Chachoápam?

The job market in Santa María Chachoápam is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 14 business establishments in the area.

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