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Potosí
City in Potosí, Bolivia
Overview
Potosí, once one of the world's richest cities due to its massive silver mines, is a UNESCO-listed gem set high in the Andes. Its colonial charm, dramatic mountain backdrop, and storied history make it a unique destination for culture lovers and adventurers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bolivia
Department
Potosí
Population
189,652
Time Zone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-19.58°, -65.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
48
Monthly Cost
$693
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$270
Cashless
30
English
18
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
11.1°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
26.7°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
488 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
104
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
98
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POI
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped9 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 305 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 60/100.
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