San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz is a lively town in northern Oaxaca set near the Papaloapan River. Known for its indigenous Mazatec culture, colorful markets, and natural beauty, the city offers an authentic glimpse into rural Mexican life. Visitors will find friendly locals and traditional celebrations year-round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
27,979
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.07°, -96.54°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$505
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1866 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.