San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Lorenzo Cacaotepec is a small town on the outskirts of Oaxaca City, known for its traditional way of life, friendly community, and access to beautiful rural landscapes. The town offers visitors an authentic taste of Oaxacan culture with busy markets, local food, and peaceful neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
7,351
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.13°, -96.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$669
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
980 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
16 km
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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 19 tests. 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 68/100.