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Departamento de Choya
City in Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Choya, anchored by the city of Frías, is a relaxed region in Santiago del Estero rich with rural traditions and friendly Argentinians. It's known for its lively markets, local festivals, and agricultural heritage, offering an authentic small-city experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Santiago del Estero
Population
43,736
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-28.75°, -64.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$698
Local Cost
$402
Local Income
$230
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
542 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 70/100.
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