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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$605

Local Cost

$310

Local Income

$320

Cashless

English

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

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

CHM

Distance

9 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

La Unión La Unión is a residential area with a mix of mid-rise apartments and older homes. The streets see moderate foot traffic, mostly from locals going about daily routines.Parque Cívico Plaza de Armas de Chimbote Plaza de Armas de Chimbote sits at the city's center, surrounded by government offices and basic retail options. Traffic is heavy in the area during the day.

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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.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 70/100.

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