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Vallenar
City in Atacama, Chile
Overview
Vallenar is a lively city in Chile's Atacama Region, serving as a key agricultural and commercial hub amidst the desert landscape. Its small size makes it walkable, with local markets, friendly residents, and a gateway to the region's semi-arid beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Atacama
Population
45,298
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-28.58°, -70.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$525
Cashless
45
English
32
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
56 mm
Internet Speed
281 Mbps
Upload
193 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VLR
Distance
2 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 82 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 62/100.
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