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Cajabamba
City in Cajamarca, Peru
Overview
Cajabamba is a charming highland city set in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, known for its colonial heritage, friendly locals, and beautiful Andean landscapes. Its slower pace, lively markets, and intriguing history make it a distinct stop for travelers exploring rural Peru.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
22,830
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-7.62°, -78.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$428
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$350
Cashless
18
English
22
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
12.7°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
0.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
439 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 17 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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