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Santa Bárbara
City in Biobío, Chile
Overview
Santa Bárbara, set in the foothills of the Andes along the Biobío River, is a tranquil town with a traditional Chilean atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings. It is a gateway to outdoor adventures and rural culture in southern Chile.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Biobío
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-37.67°, -72.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$943
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
724 mm
Internet Speed
353 Mbps
Upload
282 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
28
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
LSQ
Distance
47 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 24 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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