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Salgar
City in Antioquia, Colombia
Overview
Salgar is a charming small town in Antioquia, Colombia, set amidst scenic mountains and sprawling coffee farms. Known for its friendly locals and relaxed pace, Salgar is ideal for visitors looking to experience authentic Colombian rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Antioquia
Population
17,804
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.97°, -75.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$636
Local Cost
$352
Local Income
$260
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
30.2°C
Record Low
14.6°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
3393 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
URR
Distance
44 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 38/100.
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