El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) is a small rural community set in the Oaxaca countryside, offering an authentic glimpse into local life in southern Mexico. Expect friendly faces, beautiful natural surroundings, and a deeply traditional way of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.23°, -96.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1866 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 40/100.