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Jaén
City in Cajamarca, Peru
Overview
Jaén, located in the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, is a busy mid-sized city known for its warm climate, lively markets, and colonial heritage. Its crossroads location makes it a gateway to both Amazonian and Andean cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
52,493
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-5.71°, -78.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$713
Local Cost
$339
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
28
Temperature
22.1°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
21.3°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
10.5°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
458 mm
Internet Speed
170 Mbps
Upload
198 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAE
Distance
13 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 99 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.
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 57/100.
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