Santo Domingo Roayaga
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santo Domingo Roayaga is a small, authentic Oaxacan town of just over 1,000 residents set in the lush Sierra Norte. The town boasts traditional Zapotec culture, lively local festivals, and scenic mountain landscapes, making it a peaceful getaway off the beaten track.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,020
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.34°, -96.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$463
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$230
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1632 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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-08.
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 62/100.