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Cobán
City in Alta Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
Cobán, set in the lush mountains of Alta Verapaz, is known for its cool climate, coffee plantations, and lively Mayan culture. The city is a gateway to natural wonders such as Semuc Champey and is filled with colonial architecture and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Alta Verapaz
Population
228,664
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.47°, -90.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$695
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$330
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1469 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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