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Santiago Matatlán
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Matatlán, known as the 'World Capital of Mezcal,' is a small town in Oaxaca famed for its centuries-old tradition of mezcal production and its welcoming Zapotec culture. Surrounded by agave fields, the town offers visitors the chance to experience authentic rural Oaxacan life and sample artisanal spirits directly from local producers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
3,441
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.86°, -96.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$597
Local Cost
$322
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
57 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
39 km
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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 18 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 65/100.
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