San Andrés Yaá

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San Andrés Yaá is a small, culturally rich village set in the Sierra Norte mountains of Oaxaca. Known for its indigenous Zapotec roots, the town features artisan crafts, lively festivals, and serene natural surroundings.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.29°, -96.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$455
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1632 mm
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 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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.