Chibougamau
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Chibougamau is a small, friendly city in northern Quebec renowned for its connection to nature, mining history, and lively local culture. The city is an excellent base for exploring the boreal forests and hundreds of surrounding lakes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
7,315
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.92°, -74.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,700
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
40
Temperature
-0.1°C
Summer Avg
15.1°C
Winter Avg
-16.8°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
-45.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
876 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
YMT
Distance
20 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 67/100.