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El Retén
City in Magdalena, Colombia
Overview
El Retén is a small yet lively town in the Magdalena region of Colombia, with a population of about 20,981. It offers travelers a glimpse into authentic rural Colombian life, with local markets, welcoming residents, and beautiful green surroundings. The town is ideal for experiencing community traditions and everyday life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Magdalena
Population
20,981
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
10.61°, -74.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$400
Local Cost
$252
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
28.4°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
19.9°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
724 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
57 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-06.
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: 48/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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