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Cananea
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Cananea is a historic mining city set in the mountains of northern Sonora, close to the US border. It's known for its key role in Mexican labor history, cool climate, and friendly small-town atmosphere. Visitors will find a mix of historical sites, natural surroundings, and authentic Mexican culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
39,451
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
30.99°, -110.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$888
Local Cost
$492
Local Income
$430
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
7.6°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
418 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNA
Distance
20 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 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 2025-12-05.
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 47/100.
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