Tumbala
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Tumbalá is a picturesque, small city set in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, celebrated for its indigenous culture, local markets, and scenic surrounding forests. The city offers visitors a window into authentic Chiapanecan life with friendly locals and a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
38,025
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.28°, -92.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$597
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
21.0°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
8.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2364 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PQM
Distance
43 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 42/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.