San José Chiltepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San José Chiltepec is a small, welcoming town set in northern Oaxaca's lush Papaloapan region. This riverside community offers visitors a glimpse into authentic Oaxacan rural life, rich traditions, and beautiful natural surroundings. The slow pace and friendly locals make it a peaceful getaway for those looking to escape city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,457
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.95°, -96.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$292
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
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
8 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
31 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 8 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 62/100.