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Santiago Laxopa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Laxopa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 669. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

669 Population 13/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population669
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population669
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates17.2190°, -96.3125°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Laxopa

Santiago Laxopa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Laxopa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Laxopa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area50.2 sq mi (129.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates17.2190°N, 96.3125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 145 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 87 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 147 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 13 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 150 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 119 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 55 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 130 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 145 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 4 224 km
2024 John Category 3 284 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 147 km
2017 Max Category 1 281 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 163 km
2010 Karl Category 3 194 km
2005 Stan Category 1 214 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 180 km
1997 Rick Category 1 150 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 288 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 6 116 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 11.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 11.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 11.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Santiago Laxopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Laxopa

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 Laxopa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum
Museo Comunitario

Libraries in Santiago Laxopa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago Laxopa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Airports Near Santiago Laxopa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Laxopa

What is the population of Santiago Laxopa?

Santiago Laxopa has a population of 669 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 50.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Laxopa?

Santiago Laxopa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Laxopa?

The job market in Santiago Laxopa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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