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La Democracia
City in Escuintla , Guatemala
Overview
La Democracia is a dynamic town in Escuintla, Guatemala, renowned for its lively markets, local Maya heritage, and the famous Olmec stone heads. The city offers an authentic slice of Guatemalan daily life away from major tourist crowds, with close proximity to natural sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Escuintla
Population
61,486
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.23°, -90.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$848
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
20.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1929 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ENJ
Distance
20 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 46 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 65/100.
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