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
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 2026-03-22.
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 13 tests. 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.