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Milpa Alta
City in Ciudad de México, Mexico
Overview
Milpa Alta is an agro-cultural borough on the southern edge of Mexico City, known for its strong indigenous Nahua roots, sprawling nopal (cactus) fields, and culinary traditions, especially mole. Largely rural and quieter than central CDMX, it offers visitors an authentic slice of local Mexican life and picturesque volcanic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
Federal District
Ciudad de México
Population
152,685
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.19°, -99.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$673
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$420
Cashless
35
English
18
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
890 mm
Internet Speed
99 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEX
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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