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La Plata
City in Huila, Colombia
Overview
La Plata is a welcoming town set in the lush landscape of southern Huila, Colombia. Known for its agricultural markets and friendly locals, it offers a relaxed pace of life and authentic Andean culture. Visitors enjoy its colonial history, scenic coffee farms, and backdrop of the Cordillera Central mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Huila
Population
52,189
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.39°, -75.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$503
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1122 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
10
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 92 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 2025-12-06.
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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