Potam
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Potam is a small, lively town in Sonora, Mexico, known for its Yaqui heritage, peaceful streets, and welcoming locals. While life here is quiet, visitors can discover unique traditions and beautiful rural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
7,044
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.63°, -110.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
41
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost · estimate
$743
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$320
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
304 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
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.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.