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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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 57 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 65/100.
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