Santa María Guenagati

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santa María Guenagati is a small, traditional town set in the mountains of Oaxaca's Sierra Mixe region. Visitors come for its serene landscapes, indigenous culture, and lively community life. The town remains untouched by mass tourism, offering a rare glimpse into rural Oaxaca.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.74°, -95.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$457
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
994 mm
Internet Speed
135 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
IZT
Distance
43 km

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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.