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Xochistlahuaca, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Xochistlahuaca is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 4,152. Elevation: 1,335 ft (407 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

4,152 Population 25/sq mi density
1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
107.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Xochistlahuaca

Xochistlahuaca

Xochistlahuaca is a town in Xochistlahuaca Municipality located in the southeast corner of the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is part of the state's Costa Chica region and while near the Pacific Ocean, most of the territory is mountainous. The population is dominated by the indigenous Amuzgo ethnicity, whose women are noted for their traditional hand woven garments, especially the huipil, which is made both for home use and for sale outside the area.

People

Population4,152
Density25/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain107.9 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Population4,152
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Coordinates16.7944°, -98.2411°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation107.9 inches (2,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xochistlahuaca

Xochistlahuaca is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 4,152. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet (407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Xochistlahuaca vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xochistlahuaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area166.0 sq mi (430.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates16.7944°N, 98.2411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"
184% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,590 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 34 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 38 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 53 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 93 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 51 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 51 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 66 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 82 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 134 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 20 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 45 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 70 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 23 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 100 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 78 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 47 km
2024 John Category 3 73 km
2023 Otis Category 5 166 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 209 km
2017 Max Category 1 71 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 237 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 49 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 190 km
2010 Karl Category 3 279 km
2006 John Category 3 282 km
1998 Lester Category 2 267 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 44 km
1997 Rick Category 2 122 km
1996 Boris Category 1 232 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 278 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 82 km
1984 Odile Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 43 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 102 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 97 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 38 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 141 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 35 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 34 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 114 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 13.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Xochistlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Xochistlahuaca

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Bilingüe El Progreso
El Porvenir
Primaria Francisco Ruiz Maussieu
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel 23
Primaria Intercultural Bilingüe Redención
Preparatoria Popular de Cozoyoapan
Escuela Primaria Federal Rural Francisco Sarabia
Escuela Primaria Federal Escuadron 201
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 71 "20 de Noviembre"
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 71 "20 de Noviembre"
Escuela Primaria Bilingüe Francisco Ruiz
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel 23 Xochistlahuaca
Jardin de Niños Ovideo de Croly
Escuela Primaria El Porvenir Vespertino
Escuela Primaria El Porvenir Matutino
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 310 Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Primaria Intercultural Bilingue Redencion
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Radio Stations near Xochistlahuaca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca 106.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps

Museums in Xochistlahuaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario

Farmers Markets in Xochistlahuaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal Amuzgos
Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca
Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca
Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca

Gas Stations in Xochistlahuaca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Banks in Xochistlahuaca

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa Suljaa'

Airports Near Xochistlahuaca

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xochistlahuaca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia la Luz del mundo
Iglesia San Sebastian Martir

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 Xochistlahuaca

What is the population of Xochistlahuaca?

Xochistlahuaca has a population of 4,152 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 166.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xochistlahuaca?

Xochistlahuaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches.

How is the job market in Xochistlahuaca?

The job market in Xochistlahuaca is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 133 business establishments in the area.

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