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Santo Tomás Mazaltepec

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

Santo Tomás Mazaltepec is a small, welcoming Oaxacan town set in the picturesque Etla Valley. It offers visitors authentic local culture, tranquil rural landscapes, and a warm community vibe. Many residents speak Zapotec and maintain traditional customs, making this a unique destination for cultural immersion.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
2,632
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.17°, -96.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$478
Local Cost
$263
Local Income
$200
Cashless
5
English
10
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
OAX
Distance
25 km

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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 2025-12-07.
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 40/100.

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