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La Luz
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
La Luz is a small, welcoming town tucked away in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of just over 1,600, its traditional markets, local cuisine, and lively community festivals offer a true taste of rural Oaxacan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,659
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.11°, -97.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$617
Local Cost
$387
Local Income
$220
Cashless
18
English
12
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
14.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1203 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 68/100.
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