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El Espinal
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
El Espinal is a small, welcoming town set in the Istmo region of Oaxaca. It's known for its warm community, traditional Oaxacan cuisine, and a laid-back lifestyle. The town offers a genuine look at rural Mexican life, away from big tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
7,616
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.47°, -95.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IZT
Distance
5 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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 35/100.
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