Santiago Xanica, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santiago Xanica is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 851. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 851 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.0100°, -96.2243° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago Xanica
Santiago Xanica is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 851. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0100°N, 96.2243°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 27 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 56 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 34 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 87 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 127 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 68 km |
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 Xanica 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").
Museums in Santiago Xanica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita |
Farmers Markets in Santiago Xanica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 3 de Mayo |
Airports Near Santiago Xanica
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | HUX | Large Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santiago Xanica?
Santiago Xanica has a population of 851 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago Xanica?
Santiago Xanica 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.
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