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Penco
City in Biobío, Chile
Overview
Penco is a charming coastal city in the Biobío region of Chile, known for its rich history as one of the first Spanish settlements in the country. Visitors enjoy its relaxed beaches, local seafood, and genuine small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Biobío
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-36.74°, -73.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$880
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$470
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
373 Mbps
Upload
234 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
80
Walk Score
80
Footways
160.0
Airport
CCP
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 19 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 40/100.
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