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Towns like Popayán, Colombia

Popayán has a oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), with Jul highs around 78°F and Jan lows near 57°F, and about 85 inches of rain and snow a year. The landscape: mountains in the distance, forested. A typical home costs about $42k (estimate).

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Popayán's closest doppeltowns in the US

1. Paradise, CA40% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 16°F cooler, winter nights 2°F milder.

   Rain & snow32% less rain (58 in vs 85 in), falling mostly in winter, no snow.

   SceneryMixed greenery where Popayán is forested, both have mountains in the distance (the Sierra Nevada vs the Andes), both well inland, 3,900 ft lower.

   Climate 31 · Scenery 52 · Typical home $337k, 702% pricier

2. Boone, NC39% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 24°F cooler, winter nights 7°F colder.

   Rain & snow38% less rain and snow (53 in vs 85 in), spread through the year, snowy winters (1 month below freezing).

   ScenerySame forested look from above, both have mountains in the distance (the Blue Ridge Mountains vs the Andes), both well inland, 2,400 ft lower.

   Climate 23 · Scenery 63 · Typical home $328k, 681% pricier

3. Grants Pass, OR38% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 18°F cooler, winter nights 7°F colder.

   Rain & snowAbout a third the rain (31 in vs 85 in), falling mostly in winter, no snow.

   ScenerySame forested look from above, both have mountains in the distance (the Pacific Coast Ranges vs the Andes), both well inland, 4,700 ft lower.

   Climate 20 · Scenery 64 · Typical home $356k, 748% pricier

4. Hendersonville, NC37% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 18°F cooler, winter nights about the same.

   Rain & snow36% less rain (55 in vs 85 in), spread through the year, a dusting of snow possible.

   ScenerySame forested look from above, both have mountains in the distance (the Piedmont vs the Andes), sits on a high plateau, both well inland.

   Climate 28 · Scenery 51 · Typical home $287k, 583% pricier

5. Dallas, OR36% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 21°F cooler, winter nights 9°F colder.

   Rain & snow45% less rain (47 in vs 85 in), falling mostly in winter, no snow.

   SceneryMixed greenery where Popayán is forested, both have mountains in the distance (the Pacific Coast Ranges vs the Andes), both well inland, 5,300 ft lower.

   Climate 25 · Scenery 52 · Typical home $350k, 733% pricier

6. Kīhei, HI36% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 8°F cooler, winter nights about the same.

   Rain & snowAbout a third the rain (31 in vs 85 in), spread through the year, no snow.

   ScenerySame forested look from above, big mountains nearby vs mountains in the distance at home, on the water, unlike inland Popayán, 5,600 ft lower.

   Climate 50 · Scenery 14 · Typical home $778k, 1752% pricier

Doppeltowns abroad

• Cobán, Guatemala (68% match)
• Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (62% match)
• Tolikara, Indonesia (59% match)

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