Santa Margarita Huitepec

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa Margarita Huitepec is a tranquil town set in the mountains of Oaxaca, offering visitors rural charm and close community connections. The area is celebrated for its natural scenery, indigenous culture, and traditional way of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.94°, -95.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$615
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
18.2°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1358 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.