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Los Algodones
City in Baja California, Mexico
Overview
Los Algodones, known as the "Molar City," is a small Mexican border town famous for affordable dental care and medical tourism. Despite its tiny population, the city comes alive with visitors seeking clinics, pharmacies, and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California
Population
19
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
32.70°, -114.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$830
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$450
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
13.4°C
Record High
50.8°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
85 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YUM
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.
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