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Mejillones

City in Antofagasta, Chile

Overview

Mejillones is a tranquil port city on Chile's northern coast, renowned for its rich maritime history and sandy beaches along a scenic bay. The city serves as an industrial and fishing hub while still offering a relaxed, small-town feel to visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Antofagasta
Population
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-23.10°, -70.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$922
Local Cost
$580
Local Income
$600
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
15.6°C
Record High
25.1°C
Record Low
11.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
7 mm
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
253 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
238.0
Airport
ANF
Distance
39 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.

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