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El Charco
City in Nariño, Colombia
Overview
El Charco, set on Colombia's Pacific coast in Nariño, is a small riverine town known for its maritime culture, lively community, and access to natural beauty. Its relaxed pace and cultural roots make it a unique stop for adventurous travelers seeking a taste of authentic Pacific Colombia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
38,207
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.48°, -78.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$170
Cashless
12
English
15
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
22.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1550 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECR
Distance
4 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 36 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 67/100.
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