Santiago Etla
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Etla is a small and lively town just north of Oaxaca City, known for its strong artisanal traditions and annual cultural festivities. Visitors enjoy an authentic taste of Oaxacan life amidst mountain scenery and historic churches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
4,374
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.15°, -96.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$632
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
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
53 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
OAX
Distance
18 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 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 56/100.