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Chota

City in Cajamarca, Peru

Overview

Set in the Cajamarca highlands, Chota is a lively Andean city renowned for its cattle fairs, colonial streets, and strong local culture. The town balances scenic mountain views with lively markets and welcoming residents.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
54,611
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-6.55°, -78.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$594
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
15.6°C
Winter Avg
15.6°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
388 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Plaza de Cabracancha Plaza de Chota

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

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 2026-03-21.
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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