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Mosquera
City in Nariño, Colombia
Overview
Mosquera is a lively coastal town in Nariño, Colombia, famed for its mangroves, fishing culture, and tranquil pace of life. The city boasts a distinctive blend of Afro-Colombian heritage, welcoming communities, and access to unspoiled Pacific coast beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
63,226
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.49°, -78.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$436
Local Cost
$261
Local Income
$285
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
23.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1824 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECR
Distance
39 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.
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 54/100.
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