San Francisco Cajonos
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Francisco Cajonos is a small, traditional town set in the mountains of Oaxaca's Sierra Norte, known for its Zapotec heritage and tight-knit community. Visitors come to experience authentic indigenous culture, striking landscapes, and a pace of life unchanged for generations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.18°, -96.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$468
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$150
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1182 mm
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.
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 75/100.