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Joyabaj
City in Quiché , Guatemala
Overview
Joyabaj is a lively town in the heart of Quiché, known for its lively markets, indigenous Maya culture, and surrounding scenic hills. The city offers authentic Guatemalan experiences while remaining off the main tourist circuit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quiché
Population
107,634
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.99°, -90.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$725
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$300
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1357 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AQB
Distance
38 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 15 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 60/100.
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