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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 60/100.
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