Tepetlapa
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Tepetlapa is a small rural town set in the picturesque mountains of Oaxaca, brimming with authentic local culture yet largely off the tourist track. With its tranquil pace, friendly residents, and strong artisan traditions, it offers a genuine Oaxacan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.67°, -98.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
53
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
43
Monthly Cost · estimate
$530
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$170
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
35 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
64 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHX
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 47/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.