Magdalena Zahuatlán

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Magdalena Zahuatlán is a small indigenous town set in the Sierra Norte region of Oaxaca, known for its beautiful landscapes and rich Mixtec culture. The municipality is tranquil, rural, and provides a unique look at local traditions and way of life in southern Mexico.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.39°, -97.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$407
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$160
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
906 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 5 tests. 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 60/100.