San Sebastián Nopalera

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San Sebastián Nopalera is a small, traditional town in Oaxaca known for its indigenous roots, friendly locals, and lively cultural festivals. Surrounded by lush hills and agave fields, the town offers a peaceful escape from urban crowds and an authentic look at rural Mexican life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.94°, -97.78°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$593
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$190
Cashless
10
English
10
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 45/100.