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Popayán

City in Cauca, Colombia

Overview

Popayán is a picturesque colonial city set in the Cauca Valley, famous for its whitewashed architecture, lively gastronomy, and lively festivals. Its rich history is reflected in its museums and traditions, making it one of Colombia's most culturally important destinations.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Colombia

Department

Cauca

Population

300,837

Time Zone

America/Bogota

Coordinates

2.44°, -76.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$673

Local Cost

$397

Local Income

$300

Cashless

English

Temperature

18.7°C

Summer Avg

18.9°C

Winter Avg

18.5°C

Record High

30.7°C

Record Low

11.0°C

Humidity

82%

Precipitation

972 mm

Internet Speed

244 Mbps

Upload

147 Mbps

Latency

16 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

PPN

Distance

2 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is a working-class residential area with modest housing and local restaurants. The pace is slow and most businesses cater to nearby residents.Plazoleta de San Francisco Plazoleta de San Francisco sits near central Quito and is anchored by its colonial church and plaza. Cafes and small shops cluster around historic buildings, drawing local workers and visitors.Plazoleta de Santo Domingo Plazoleta de Santo Domingo is a compact plaza known for its historic church and relaxed outdoor seating. Local shops and cafes surround the area with some tourist traffic.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 226 tests. 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 76/100.

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