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Ixtahuacán
City in Huehuetenango , Guatemala
Overview
Ixtahuacán is a small, authentic Guatemalan town set in the highlands of western Huehuetenango, known for its indigenous heritage and tranquil pace of life. The city features colorful markets, surrounding green hills, and a welcoming community where traditions are alive. It's an ideal stop for travelers seeking a glimpse into rural Guatemalan culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Huehuetenango
Population
3,708
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.42°, -91.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$377
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1685 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUG
Distance
30 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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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