Santiago Apostol
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Apostol is a small, traditional town in Oaxaca set among beautiful rural landscapes. It offers authentic Oaxacan culture, friendly residents, and a peaceful pace of life, making it ideal for travelers seeking immersion in local traditions away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,995
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.80°, -96.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$660
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$270
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
980 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
22 km
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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 17 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 40/100.