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Salamá
City in Baja Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
Salamá, the capital city of Baja Verapaz, is a laid-back urban hub set in verdant valleys of Guatemala. With a lively central market, colonial charm, and proximity to natural reserves, Salamá combines authenticity and tranquility for travelers off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Baja Verapaz
Population
71,478
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.10°, -90.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$777
Local Cost
$364
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
25
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
68 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
63 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
42 km
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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.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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