Santa Cruz Amilpas
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa Cruz Amilpas is a charming, small municipality just east of Oaxaca City. It's known for its peaceful, authentic neighborhoods, lively local culture, and traditional markets that reflect the region's rich heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
12,814
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.06°, -96.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
44
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$592
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$350
Cashless
22
English
12
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
63 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
8 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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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 35 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 59/100.