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Jocotán
City in Chiquimula , Guatemala
Overview
Jocotán is a lively town in the eastern highlands of Guatemala, known for its strong Ch'orti' Maya heritage, lively markets, and friendly local vibe. Surrounded by lush green hills, it's an authentic and culturally rich destination rarely visited by foreign tourists.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Chiquimula
Population
75,578
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.82°, -89.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$635
Local Cost
$353
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1438 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIQ
Distance
14 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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