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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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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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 61 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.