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Acandí
City in Chocó, Colombia
Overview
Acandí is a tranquil coastal town in Chocó, Colombia, known for its lush rainforests, idyllic beaches, and its role as a gateway to Capurganá and the Panamanian border. The town offers a laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, and unspoiled natural beauty, making it popular with adventure travelers and those seeking to experience rural Colombia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Chocó
Population
10,455
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
8.51°, -77.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$560
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
19.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2272 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
ACD
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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