Santiago Nejapilla
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Nejapilla is a small Zapotec town set in the mountains of Oaxaca, boasting a close-knit community and rich indigenous traditions. Visitors will find rustic charm, traditional markets, and stunning natural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
202
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.42°, -97.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$257
Local Income
$180
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
906 mm
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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 55/100.