Santo Domingo Zanatepec
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Santo Domingo Zanatepec is a small, authentic town in the Istmo region of Oaxaca known for its traditional way of life, agricultural landscape, and close-knit community. Travelers will find a tranquil atmosphere, warm hospitality, and a taste of rural Mexico away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
7,249
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.48°, -94.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$308
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
21.1°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1398 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 50 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 65/100.