Santa María Jicaltepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Jicaltepec is a small, authentic town in the coastal region of Oaxaca, Mexico, steeped in Mixtec culture and rural charm. Visitors will find welcoming locals, simple yet delicious cuisine, and lush natural surroundings ideal for a quiet retreat.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,822
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.38°, -98.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$530
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$250
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.