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Yungay
City in Áncash, Peru
Overview
Yungay is a small Peruvian town set in the Áncash region, known for its lush valleys and proximity to the stunning Cordillera Blanca mountains. The city carries a poignant history due to the devastating 1970 earthquake, but it thrives today as a tranquil base for exploring the natural beauty of Huascarán National Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Áncash
Population
5,269
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.14°, -77.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
8.7°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
21.5°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
446 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
ATA
Distance
28 km
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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 47 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 63/100.
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