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Chimaltenango

City in Chimaltenango , Guatemala

Overview

Chimaltenango is a lively city in the Guatemalan highlands, popular for its traditional markets, colonial architecture, and proximity to natural attractions. It is a gateway to scenic villages and volcanic landscapes in the region, while offering an authentic local experience. The city balances vivid street culture and modern amenities amid a family-friendly atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Guatemala

Department

Chimaltenango

Population

116,642

Time Zone

America/Guatemala

Coordinates

14.66°, -90.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$670

Local Cost

$388

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

21.0°C

Summer Avg

21.3°C

Winter Avg

19.6°C

Record High

35.7°C

Record Low

7.5°C

Humidity

78%

Precipitation

1333 mm

Internet Speed

130 Mbps

Upload

58 Mbps

Latency

14 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

GUA

Distance

33 km

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Neighborhoods

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Colonia Puerto Rico Colonia Puerto Rico is a mostly residential area with dense housing and a few small shops. The streets are straightforward and locals commute on foot or by bus.

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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 147 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 62/100.

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