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Barracas
City in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Overview
Barracas, a traditional working-class neighborhood in southern Buenos Aires, charms visitors with its cobblestone streets, lively murals, and a rich industrial past. The area is increasingly popular among locals seeking authenticity and affordable living, blending historical architecture with a laid-back lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
City
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
Population
89,452
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-34.64°, -58.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,030
Local Cost
$585
Local Income
$400
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1102 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
1
Cafes
13
Nightlife
6
Parks
67
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AEP
Distance
10 km
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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 15 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 75/100.
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