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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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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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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 5 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.
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 60/100.
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