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Chimbote

City in Áncash, Peru

Overview

Chimbote, located on Peru's northern coast in the Áncash region, is an important port city known for its fishing industry and seafood cuisine. The city offers a blend of urban buzz and coastal charm, with lively markets, beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere distinct from Peru's larger cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Áncash
Population
395,100
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.09°, -78.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$605
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
13.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
66 mm
Internet Speed
304 Mbps
Upload
282 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CHM
Distance
9 km

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Neighborhoods
3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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La Unión Parque Cívico Plaza de Armas de Chimbote

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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