Yanga
City in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico
Overview
Yanga is a charming small town in Veracruz noted for its unique history as the first free African settlement in the Americas, with a strong local culture and peaceful rural vibe. Visitors will enjoy its relaxed atmosphere, historical landmarks, and authentic Mexican community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Population
5,598
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
18.83°, -96.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$535
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
15.9°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1402 mm
Internet Speed
142 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.