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Palau

City in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico

Overview

Palau is a small mining town in northern Coahuila surrounded by arid landscapes and rich in local traditions. Known for its strong community ties, Palau offers a glimpse into everyday life in a Mexican industrial town with friendly residents and authentic regional cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Population
16,970
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.89°, -101.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$690
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$480
Cashless
22
English
15
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
45.6°C
Record Low
-7.4°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
473 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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