Santo Domingo Tonalá
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santo Domingo Tonalá is a small town in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, known for its indigenous heritage, warm community, and scenic views. The town remains largely untouched by mass tourism, offering a glimpse into authentic Oaxacan life with lively local festivals, artisan crafts, and ancient traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
6,921
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.67°, -97.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$532
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$230
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1025 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
86 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
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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 71 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 35/100.