La Ventosa
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
La Ventosa is a remarkably small village in southern Oaxaca, Mexico, famed for its powerful winds and iconic turbines that dot the landscape. Life here is tranquil and deeply connected to agriculture, making it an authentic escape from urban bustle. Its minuscule population yields an intimate, community-driven atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
6
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.55°, -94.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$485
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$150
Cashless
5
English
5
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
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IZT
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.