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Salcajá
City in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala
Overview
Salcajá is a lively town in the Quetzaltenango department, renowned for its rich weaving traditions, colorful textiles, and the oldest church in Central America. The city offers an authentic Guatemalan experience with friendly locals and a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quetzaltenango
Population
21,577
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.88°, -91.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$280
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1857 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAZ
Distance
5 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 136 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 45/100.
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