Santa María Zaniza
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Zaniza is a small indigenous Zapotec town tucked into the lush mountains of southern Oaxaca. Known for its serene atmosphere and authentic traditions, it offers visitors a glimpse of rural life far from the tourist track.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,234
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.66°, -97.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$366
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
8
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
21.0°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1125 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
81 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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 52/100.