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Potosí
City in Nariño, Colombia
Overview
Potosí is a tranquil, small town in the Nariño department set in the Andean foothills, best known for its welcoming community and picturesque mountain landscapes. Visitors will find slow-paced, traditional Colombian life, with easy access to hikes and rich local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Nariño
Population
10,186
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
0.81°, -77.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$403
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$185
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
12.3°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1037 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IPI
Distance
12 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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