Zocoteaca de León
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Overview
Zocoteaca de León is a charming mid-sized city in the Oaxacan highlands, celebrated for its authentic local culture, beautiful colonial streets, and lively markets. The city offers a blend of tradition and modernity, a friendly atmosphere with easy access to nature and rich culinary traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.64°, -98.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$703
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1349 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-09.
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 45/100.