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Chala
City in Taita–Taveta, Kenya
Overview
Chala is a serene rural town set on the border of Kenya and Tanzania, renowned for its proximity to Lake Chala's crystal-clear crater waters. It offers unspoiled landscapes, authentic rural life, and opportunities for nature exploration. The pace is relaxed, making it an ideal escape from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Taita–Taveta
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-3.38°, 37.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$455
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$90
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
699 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
276 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QSI
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-09.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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