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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
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$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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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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