Santiago Tilantongo
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santiago Tilantongo is a small, peaceful town set in the hills of Oaxaca, celebrated for its Mixtec culture and traditional way of life. Visitors will find warm hospitality, lively community events, and scenic rural landscapes. The town offers an authentic Mexican village experience far from typical tourist paths.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,956
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.28°, -97.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
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
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.