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San Francisco El Alto

City in Totonicapán , Guatemala

Overview

San Francisco El Alto is a lively highland city in Totonicapán, known for hosting one of the largest markets in Guatemala. Set atop the plateau, the city offers sweeping views, cultural traditions, and an authentic local experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Totonicapán
Population
65,521
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.94°, -91.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$544
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1857 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAZ
Distance
11 km

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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 32 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 65/100.

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