Bajos de Chila

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Bajos de Chila is a laid-back coastal community in Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its nearby beaches and genuine local culture. Despite its modest size, it provides access to natural beauty and traditional Oaxacan experiences, making it popular among travelers seeking a quiet escape.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
15.92°, -97.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
995 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
PXM
Distance
6 km

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 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.