About Oaxaca, Mexico

The city and municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of the same name. A cultural colossus fit to rival anywhere in Latin America for history, gastronomy and colorful manifestations of indigenous culture, Oaxaca is a complex but intensely attractive city whose majestic churches and refined plazas have deservedly earned it a Unesco World Heritage badge. Lovers of culture come here to indulge in the Mexico of Zapotec and colonial legend. 

• Elevation: 1,555 m
• Area: 85.48 km²
• Weather: 16°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 94% Humidity
• Population: 255,029 (2010) United Nations
• Area code: 951
• Colleges and Universities: Benito Juárez Autonomous University of Oaxaca