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Ostuncalco
City in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala
Overview
Ostuncalco is a charming highland city in western Guatemala, set amid rolling hills and cornfields. Known for its colonial architecture, indigenous culture, and lively local markets, the city offers a slower pace of life and genuine hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quetzaltenango
Population
51,828
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.87°, -91.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
43
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
37
Monthly Cost
$553
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$220
Cashless
22
English
18
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
5.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2012 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAZ
Distance
13 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 18 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 62/100.
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