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Provincia de Chota
City in Cajamarca, Peru
Overview
Provincia de Chota, set in the highlands of northern Peru, is notable for its lively Andean culture and stunning rural landscapes. The city is a gateway to traditional festivals, historic towns, and authentic Peruvian life away from the tourist mainstream.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Cajamarca
Population
142,984
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-6.38°, -79.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$250
Cashless
23
English
18
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
191 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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.
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 45/100.
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