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Santiago Lalopa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Lalopa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 496. Elevation: 3,986 ft (1,215 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

496 Population 4/sq mi density
3,986 ft Elevation 1,215 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population496
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Population496
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Coordinates17.4180°, -96.2488°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Lalopa

Santiago Lalopa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 496. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet (1,215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Lalopa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Lalopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.4180°N, 96.2488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

802 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 70 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 34 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 62 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 125 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 95 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Jan 6, 2013 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 244 km
2024 John Category 3 296 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 170 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 290 km
2017 Max Category 1 293 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 284 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 184 km
2010 Karl Category 3 175 km
2005 Stan Category 1 194 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 203 km
1997 Rick Category 1 171 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 133 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
March 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 13.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 16.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 14.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 15.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Coldest

Santiago Lalopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Lalopa

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 Santiago Lalopa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum

Libraries in Santiago Lalopa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago Lalopa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Airports Near Santiago Lalopa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Santiago Lalopa

What is the population of Santiago Lalopa?

Santiago Lalopa has a population of 496 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Lalopa?

Santiago Lalopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Lalopa?

Santiago Lalopa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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