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Santa María Lachixío, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Lachixío is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,091. Elevation: 7,385 ft (2,251 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,091 Population 23/sq mi density
7,385 ft Elevation 2,251 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Lachixío

Santa María Lachixío is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of approximately 49 km2 (19 sq mi). It is part of the Sola de Vega District in the Sierra Sur Region.

People

Population1,091
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation7,385 ft (2,251 m)
Population1,091
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation7,385 ft (2,251 m)
Coordinates16.7269°, -97.0189°
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 Santa María Lachixío

Santa María Lachixío is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,091. The city sits at an elevation of 7,385 feet (2,251 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 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Lachixío vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María 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 7,385 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

Elevation7,385 ft (2,251 m)
Area46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates16.7269°N, 97.0189°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

1,661 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 75 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 132 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 109 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 140 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 135 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 89 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 118 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
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 98 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 148 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 111 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 148 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 4 132 km
2024 John Category 3 192 km
2023 Otis Category 5 294 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 113 km
2017 Max Category 1 200 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 76 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 256 km
2010 Karl Category 3 243 km
1998 Lester Category 2 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 102 km
1997 Rick Category 2 94 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 10 143 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 138 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 131 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 132 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 78 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 140 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

Santa María 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 Santa María 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 Santa María Lachixío

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

Airports Near Santa María 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

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Meteorites
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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 Lachixío

What is the population of Santa María Lachixío?

Santa María Lachixío has a population of 1,091 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 46.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Lachixío?

Santa María 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 Santa María Lachixío?

Santa María Lachixío has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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