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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.
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