San José Chiapa

City in Puebla, Mexico

Overview

San José Chiapa is a small town in Puebla celebrated for its peaceful rural vibe, welcoming locals, and emergence as an automotive industry hub thanks to the Audi plant. It offers a blend of traditional Mexican charm and recent modern growth, making it a unique spot for visitors who appreciate off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Puebla
Population
4,821
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.24°, -97.77°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$598
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
13
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
977 mm
Internet Speed
342 Mbps
Upload
327 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.