San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya is a picturesque Zapotec town in Oaxaca renowned for its beautiful 16th-century church and lively indigenous traditions. Its peaceful rural ambiance and welcoming community offer an authentic Oaxacan experience, just a short drive from Oaxaca City.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
5,764
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.01°, -96.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
20
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
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
18 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.