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La Cruz

City in Nariño, Colombia

Overview

La Cruz is a picturesque town in the Andean foothills of Nariño, Colombia, known for its traditional atmosphere and scenic mountain views. Its lively markets, community spirit, and access to nature make it a charming destination for those seeking an authentic, small-town Colombian experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
16,674
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
1.60°, -76.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$250
Cashless
18
English
10
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
16.3°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1183 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PSO
Distance
42 km

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Plaza Principal La Cruz

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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 22 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 52/100.

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