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El Vigía
City in Mérida, Venezuela
Overview
El Vigía, a key city in western Venezuela, is a commercial and transport hub connecting the Andean region with the lowlands. The city blends local culture, busy markets, and access to natural attractions in nearby mountains and farmlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Venezuela
State
Mérida
Population
155,843
Time Zone
America/Caracas
Coordinates
8.61°, -71.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
34
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost
$511
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$40
Cashless
19
English
8
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
15.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1118 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIG
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 62 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 51/100.
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