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Istmina
City in Chocó, Colombia
Overview
Istmina is a lively riverside city in Colombia's Chocó region, known for its lush surroundings and local culture rooted in Afro-Colombian traditions. The city is a gateway to the rainforest and the San Juan River, making it a hub for ecotourism and regional trade.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Chocó
Population
23,639
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.16°, -76.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$644
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$230
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
19.5°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
3459 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COG
Distance
9 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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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