Minatitlán
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Minatitlán is a vital industrial city in southern Veracruz, known for its oil industry, diverse population, and lively markets. While not a major tourist destination, it offers a genuine slice of local Mexican life and access to nearby natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
356,020
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.00°, -94.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
28
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$863
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$330
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
22.1°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
13.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2290 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTT
Distance
11 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 96 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 53/100.