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Iguala de la Independencia
City in Guerrero, Mexico
Overview
Iguala de la Independencia, a lively medium-sized city in Guerrero, is rich in history and local culture, famously known as the birthplace of Mexico's national flag. The city combines colonial heritage, lively markets, and genuine Mexican hospitality, appealing to travelers looking for a more authentic experience off the main tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Guerrero
Population
140,363
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.35°, -99.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$947
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
21.8°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
4.5°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
1011 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
17
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 146 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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