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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
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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

Neighborhoods

Partial

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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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