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 · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data

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 8 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.