Jacala
City in Hidalgo, Mexico
Overview
Jacala is a tranquil town set in the mountainous region of Hidalgo, Mexico, known for its traditional architecture, community markets, and beautiful natural landscapes. Visitors enjoy a slower pace of life and warm, welcoming locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Hidalgo
Population
4,415
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
21.01°, -99.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$632
Local Cost
$362
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
13.9°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 66 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.