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Calama
City in Antofagasta, Chile
Overview
Calama, located in the heart of Chile's Atacama Desert, is a lively mining city serving as a gateway to the world-famous San Pedro de Atacama. It's a practical base for travelers and is known for its sunny weather and unique desert atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Antofagasta
Population
157,575
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-22.46°, -68.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,167
Local Cost
$652
Local Income
$700
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
23%
Precipitation
33 mm
Internet Speed
381 Mbps
Upload
293 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CJC
Distance
5 km
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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 2026-03-22.
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 33 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 68/100.
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