Oaxaca Fast Facts
| Population | 260,000 (approx) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Geography | Located in the Central Valleys of southern Mexico in the state of Oaxaca, of which the city is capital. |
| Climate | Year-round mild climate referred to as "eternal spring". Afternoon showers often fall in summer, especially July and August. |
| Average Temperatures | Average high in July (warmest month): 31ºC (88ºF) Average high in December (coolest month): 25ºC (77ºF) |
| Local fare | Mix of indigenous and European flavors, styles and traditions. Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, along with moles (sauces eaten with most meals), chapulines (grasshoppers eaten with lime), chocolate (considered Mexico's best), cocido (stew with meat or chicken and vegetables) and typical crowd-pleasers like quesadillas, tacos, empanadas and tamales. |
| Tourist Office | Sectur Address: Murguia 206 Phone: 951 516 0123 Email: info@oaxaca.gob.mx Municipal Tourist Kiosk Address: García Vigil and Independencia |
| Did you know? | The name "Oaxaca" is derived from the Aztec word - and name of its settlement - "Huaxyácac", meaning "In the Nose of the Squash". |
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