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Sotará

City in Cauca, Colombia

Overview

Sotará is a small, peaceful town set in the Cauca region of southern Colombia. Known for its Andean landscapes, coffee farms, and local charm, it offers an authentic Colombian experience far from big city bustle. The community is close-knit with rich traditions and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Cauca
Population
11,958
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.25°, -76.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$550
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
10
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPN
Distance
23 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 34/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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