Santa María Chico Ometepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Chico Ometepec is a tranquil rural town in the Oaxacan foothills, blending indigenous Mixteca tradition with small-town warmth. Visitors find simple infrastructure, colorful festivals, and a genuinely local experience away from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.18°, -97.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$524
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
20.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1583 mm
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.
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 45/100.