Cardonal
City in Hidalgo, Mexico
Overview
Cardonal is a tiny, peaceful town set in the semi-desert valleys of Hidalgo, Mexico. With under 200 residents, the city offers a glimpse into rural Mexican life, surrounded by natural beauty and traditions. Its friendly community and traditional culture make it an ideal escape from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Hidalgo
Population
199
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.06°, -99.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$603
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
717 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
NLU
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 2026-03-23.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.