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San Mateo Ixtatán
City in Huehuetenango , Guatemala
Overview
San Mateo Ixtatán is a highland town in western Guatemala, set in the Cuchumatanes mountains near the Mexican border. It's known for its unique Chuj Maya culture, lively market days, and remarkable hot springs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Huehuetenango
Population
60,203
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.83°, -91.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$471
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$160
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1426 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
101 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 55/100.
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