Santa María Jalapa del Marqués
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Jalapa del Marqués is a small, tranquil town in Oaxaca, set near the Presa Benito Juárez reservoir. The city offers authentic Oaxacan cuisine, welcoming locals, and access to beautiful natural scenery. It's an ideal spot for those seeking a slower pace and cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
11,735
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.44°, -95.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$596
Local Cost
$358
Local Income
$230
Cashless
15
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
58 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
SCX
Distance
36 km
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.