Palomares
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Palomares is a small, friendly town located in eastern Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its agricultural surroundings and welcoming community. It offers a quiet, authentic glimpse into rural Oaxacan life, with lively weekly markets and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,760
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.14°, -95.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
48
Monthly Cost
$574
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$220
Cashless
18
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
22 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
34 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 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 40/100.