Magdalena
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Magdalena, set in the heart of Jalisco, is a small and welcoming town known for its historic center, opal mines, and lively local culture. It's a gateway to authentic Mexican life away from the bustle of larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
21,781
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.91°, -103.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$781
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
857 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
41 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
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 29 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 64/100.