Zimatlán de Álvarez
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Zimatlán de Álvarez is a quaint town in Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its lively markets, traditional festivals, and friendly community. Surrounded by mountains and lush fields, it offers visitors a truly authentic Oaxacan experience in a peaceful setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
10,986
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.87°, -96.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$555
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$325
Cashless
25
English
15
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
Internet Speed
85 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
OAX
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.