Matías Romero
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Matías Romero is a lively railway town in northern Oaxaca, serving as a gateway between the Gulf and Pacific coasts. Its friendly community, delicious street food, and accessible local experiences give visitors a taste of authentic southern Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
39,828
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.88°, -95.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$646
Local Cost
$382
Local Income
$360
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
8.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1518 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IZT
Distance
48 km
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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 77 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 50/100.