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San Miguel Ixtahuacán
City in San Marcos , Guatemala
Overview
San Miguel Ixtahuacán is a lively town set in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It's known for its strong indigenous culture, scenic mountains, and lively local markets that capture the authentic spirit of rural Guatemala.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
52,452
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.27°, -91.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$468
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$210
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1685 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUG
Distance
26 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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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