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Santa Bárbara
City in Suchitepéquez , Guatemala
Overview
Santa Bárbara is a charming municipality set in the Suchitepéquez region of southwestern Guatemala. Known for its local markets, friendly residents, and proximity to scenic rural landscapes, it offers an authentic slice of traditional Guatemalan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Suchitepéquez
Population
27,708
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.44°, -91.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$546
Local Cost
$322
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
21.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1883 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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