Santa María la Asunción
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María la Asunción is a small village in the heart of Oaxaca, surrounded by verdant hills and farmland. Known for its relaxed pace, warm hospitality, and traditional Oaxacan culture, the town is ideal for visitors seeking an authentic rural experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,237
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.11°, -96.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$180
Cashless
18
English
10
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1428 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2 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 62/100.