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San José Poaquil
City in Chimaltenango , Guatemala
Overview
San José Poaquil is a charming hillside town in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, known for its lively markets, traditional Maya-Kaqchikel culture, and scenic mountainscapes. The town offers an authentic local experience with warm residents and a slower pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Chimaltenango
Population
33,932
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.82°, -90.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$671
Local Cost
$288
Local Income
$220
Cashless
15
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
35 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AQB
Distance
33 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 89 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 55/100.
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