Santa María Chimalapa
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Chimalapa is a small rural town in Oaxaca, set within one of Mexico's most biodiverse forest regions. Visitors are drawn by its indigenous heritage, traditional festivities, and proximity to expansive natural reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,540
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.91°, -94.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$439
Local Cost
$278
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
8.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1748 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 2025-12-07.
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.