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Punta Arenas
City in Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Overview
Punta Arenas is the southernmost city of continental Chile, gateway to Patagonia and the Antarctic. Known for its rich history, lively port, and windswept landscapes, it attracts adventurers and history buffs alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena
Population
123,403
Time Zone
America/Punta_Arenas
Coordinates
-53.16°, -70.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,508
Local Cost
$748
Local Income
$750
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
9.6°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
25.2°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
577 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
11
Parks
42
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUQ
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 34 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 80/100.
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