Santa Cruz Xitla

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa Cruz Xitla is a small town set in Oaxaca's Sierra Sur region, celebrated for its Zapotec heritage and mountain vistas. The atmosphere is tranquil, with daily life centered around markets, agriculture, and community events. Visitors can expect a friendly, laid-back environment and immersive local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
4,754
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.32°, -96.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$473
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$190
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
940 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.