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Jacaltenango
City in Huehuetenango , Guatemala
Overview
Jacaltenango is a lively town set in the mountains of Huehuetenango, renowned for its indigenous Mam culture and lively markets. Rich traditions blend with a welcoming community and scenic surroundings, making it a unique destination for cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Huehuetenango
Population
44,605
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.67°, -91.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
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
87 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUG
Distance
45 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 17 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 55/100.
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