Santo Domingo Tomaltepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santo Domingo Tomaltepec is a small, traditional town located just east of Oaxaca City. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere, authentic Oaxacan culture, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by picturesque farmland, the town offers visitors a taste of rural life close to the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,988
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.06°, -96.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$230
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
980 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
OAX
Distance
13 km
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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 24 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 45/100.