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Malacatán
City in San Marcos , Guatemala
Overview
Malacatán is a lively town in San Marcos, Guatemala, known for its dynamic markets, friendly locals, and proximity to the Mexico-Guatemala border. The city has a blend of tradition and commerce, making it an important stop for travelers and traders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
109,318
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.91°, -92.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$598
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
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
63 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTF
Distance
31 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 46 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 55/100.
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