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Municipio de Malacatán

City in San Marcos , Guatemala

Overview

Municipio de Malacatán is a lively small city in the western San Marcos region, close to the Mexican border. It's known for its busy local markets, approachable vibe, and beautiful surrounding landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.92°, -92.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
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
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TAP
Distance
33 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.

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