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San Miguel Chicaj
City in Baja Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
San Miguel Chicaj, set in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, is a lively town known for its lively community, local markets, and surrounding natural beauty. Its small population contributes to a relaxed pace and authenticity, with welcoming locals and abundant greenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Baja Verapaz
Population
36,845
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.09°, -90.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
20
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
66 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
95 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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 43 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 40/100.
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