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Alausí
City in Chimborazo, Ecuador
Overview
Alausí is a picturesque mountain town in the Chimborazo region of Ecuador, renowned for its colonial architecture and scenic railway routes. With just over 6,000 residents, it offers a blend of tranquil Andean life and cultural heritage, making it a welcoming base to explore the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Chimborazo
Population
6,071
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.20°, -78.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$538
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$280
Cashless
25
English
22
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
21.2°C
Record Low
0.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1389 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 48/100.
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