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Lethem
City in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana
Overview
Lethem is a small border town in southwestern Guyana, serving as the gateway to Brazil and the stunning Rupununi Savannah. The city offers a unique mix of Amerindian, Guyanese, and Brazilian cultures surrounded by natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guyana
Region
Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Population
3,000
Time Zone
America/Guyana
Coordinates
3.38°, -59.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$456
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
75
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
29.1°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
19.2°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1387 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTM
Distance
2 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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