San Miguel el Grande
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
San Miguel el Grande is a tranquil, picturesque town set in the highlands of Oaxaca. With a strong indigenous Mixtec heritage, it offers a window into traditional rural Mexican life, surrounded by verdant hills and welcoming residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
4,109
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.06°, -97.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$352
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1025 mm
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.
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 52/100.