Santa Catarina Minas
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa Catarina Minas is a small, authentic Oaxacan village renowned for its artisanal mezcal production and picturesque rural environment. With a population just under 2,000, its charm lies in its slow pace, rich traditions, and genuine hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,930
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.78°, -96.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$474
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
15
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
27 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 40/100.