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Iquique
City in Tarapacá, Chile
Overview
Iquique is a lively port city on Chile's Pacific coast, mixing historic architecture with modern beach life. It's famous for its sandy shores, tax-free shopping, and as a hotspot for surfing and paragliding.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Tarapacá
Population
188,003
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-20.21°, -70.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
66
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$1,416
Local Cost
$760
Local Income
$600
Cashless
50
English
34
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
15.3°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
7.7°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
11 mm
Internet Speed
418 Mbps
Upload
381 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
3
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IQQ
Distance
37 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 193 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 72/100.
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