San Juan Colorado
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Juan Colorado, set in the hills of western Oaxaca, is a charming town known for its rich Mixtec heritage and tranquil pace of life. With lively markets, scenic landscapes, and a strong sense of community, it offers a glimpse of authentic rural Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
10,030
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.46°, -97.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$565
Local Cost
$347
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1349 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 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 60/100.