Santa María Zapotitlán
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santa María Zapotitlán is a serene village in Oaxaca, Mexico, set in lush foothills and known for its traditional Zapotec culture. With rustic charm and warm hospitality, the town offers an authentic Mexican rural experience. The slow pace of life and scenic surroundings make it a peaceful destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.13°, -95.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$627
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$160
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
940 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
62 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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 30/100.