Santa María Ipalapa
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Ipalapa is a small, traditional town set in Oaxaca's picturesque landscape. Known for its friendly community and authentic rural Mexican atmosphere, visitors can explore local customs, tranquil streets, and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
4,990
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.64°, -98.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1349 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
60 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 60/100.