Santiago Juxtlahuaca
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Juxtlahuaca is a small, authentic town set in the western Mixteca region of Oaxaca. It offers a unique look at indigenous Mixtec culture, with lively markets and colorful local traditions. Its approachable size makes it easy to explore on foot while soaking up local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
9,565
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.33°, -98.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$592
Local Cost
$344
Local Income
$265
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1025 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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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 162 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 50/100.