Chanal
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Chanal is a small, scenic town set in the highlands of Chiapas. Known for its rich indigenous Tzeltal heritage, the city offers authentic cultural experiences and stunning natural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
13,678
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.66°, -92.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$487
Local Cost
$358
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
3.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1372 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 60/100.