Santiago Lapaguía, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Lapaguía is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 613. Elevation: 7,648 ft (2,331 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

613 Population 2/sq mi density
7,648 ft Elevation 2,331 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population613
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Population613
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Coordinates16.1354°, -96.1913°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Lapaguía

Santiago Lapaguía is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 613. The city sits at an elevation of 7,648 feet (2,331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santiago Lapaguía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,648 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.1354°N, 96.1913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,695 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 80 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 34 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 30 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 131 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 77 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 60 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 104 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 113 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 80 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 11 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 136 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 25 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 74 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 142 km
2024 John Category 3 257 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 34 km
2017 Max Category 1 296 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 218 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 81 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 287 km
1998 Lester Category 2 182 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 90 km
1997 Rick Category 1 33 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 34 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 46 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 25 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 91 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 127 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 53 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake - 24 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Santiago Lapaguía has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Santiago Lapaguía

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge 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 Lapaguía

What is the population of Santiago Lapaguía?

Santiago Lapaguía has a population of 613 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Lapaguía?

Santiago Lapaguía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

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