Tlacolula de Matamoros
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Tlacolula de Matamoros sits in the Valley of Oaxaca, famed for its lively weekly market, local mezcal, and traditional Zapotec culture. The city offers colorful streets, colonial landmarks, and authentic cuisine, all at a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
13,821
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.95°, -96.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$611
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAX
Distance
27 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.