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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
45
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$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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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 48/100.
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