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Ipala
City in Chiquimula , Guatemala
Overview
Ipala is a charming small town in Chiquimula, Guatemala, famous for its active volcano and tranquil local atmosphere. The community is known for its warm hospitality, rural landscapes, and as a starting point for hiking to the renowned Ipala Volcano crater lake.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Chiquimula
Population
24,024
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.62°, -89.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
54
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$422
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
20.4°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1283 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIQ
Distance
26 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 58/100.
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