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Santo Tomás La Unión
City in Suchitepéquez , Guatemala
Overview
Santo Tomás La Unión is a compact, lively town in Suchitepéquez, Guatemala, known for its close-knit community and lively markets. Visitors will find an authentic blend of local traditions, colorful street life, and scenic rural surroundings. The town is ideal for travelers seeking genuine Guatemalan culture off the typical tourist path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Suchitepéquez
Population
12,800
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.63°, -91.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$509
Local Cost
$239
Local Income
$260
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
31 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
AAZ
Distance
28 km
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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 33 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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