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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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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 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.