Santa Catarina Juquila
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa Catarina Juquila is a lively small town set in Oaxaca's coastal mountains, renowned for its Basilica and pilgrimages honoring the Virgin of Juquila. The city blends spiritual heritage with lively local culture, markets, and scenic mountain landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
15,987
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.24°, -97.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$554
Local Cost
$306
Local Income
$280
Cashless
15
English
8
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
14.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1203 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
60 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
PXM
Distance
46 km
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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 302 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.