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El Chol
City in Baja Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
El Chol is a small town set in the scenic mountains of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Known for its close-knit community, colonial architecture, and proximity to rivers and natural reserves, El Chol offers visitors an authentic taste of rural Guatemalan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Baja Verapaz
Population
2,391
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.96°, -90.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
54
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$482
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$210
Cashless
18
English
16
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1357 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUA
Distance
42 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.
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 56/100.
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