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Palpa

City in Ica, Peru

Overview

Palpa is a small, peaceful city in the Ica region of Peru, known for its colonial charm and proximity to both archaeological attractions and natural landscapes. The city offers an authentic local experience, away from the crowds found in larger Peruvian cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Ica
Population
5,883
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-14.53°, -75.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$538
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
126 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
58.0
Airport
NZC
Distance
43 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 67 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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 2026-03-22.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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