San José la Garzona

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San José la Garzona is a small, authentic Oaxacan town, known for its peaceful atmosphere, traditional markets, and rural surroundings. Here, visitors experience genuine Mexican hospitality and explore the local culture away from tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.68°, -96.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$685
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
940 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
89 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
OAX
Distance
37 km

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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 30/100.