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El Tejar
City in Chimaltenango , Guatemala
Overview
El Tejar is a welcoming mid-sized city in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala, known for its traditional clay production and active local markets. Its central location offers easy access to the region's Highlands and historic towns while retaining a distinctly local flavor and slower pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Chimaltenango
Population
23,780
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.65°, -90.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$701
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$340
Cashless
20
English
15
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
45 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUA
Distance
29 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 28 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 54/100.
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