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María Elena
City in Antofagasta, Chile
Overview
María Elena is a unique desert town in the Antofagasta Region, known as the world's last operating nitrate (saltpeter) mining town. Its quiet streets and historic heritage offer a glimpse into Chile's industrial past and a close-knit local community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Antofagasta
Population
6,457
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-22.35°, -69.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$765
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$520
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
15.0°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
13 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
TOQ
Distance
47 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 4 tests. 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 65/100.
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