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Pachalum
City in Quiché , Guatemala
Overview
Pachalum is a small yet lively town situated in the rolling hills of the Quiché department in Guatemala. It provides a rich tapestry of Maya-K'iche' culture, scenic rural landscapes, and a tranquil pace of life. The town welcomes visitors with its traditional markets, local festivals, and hospitable community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quiché
Population
9,897
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.92°, -90.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$393
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$225
Cashless
15
English
20
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
16 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUA
Distance
41 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 68/100.
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