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Huancayo

City in Junín, Peru

Overview

Huancayo is the busy capital of the central highlands and an Andean city famed for its artisanal markets, colonial heritage, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The city blends traditional culture with a lively urban scene, making it a gateway to regional adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Peru

Region

Junín

Population

450,900

Time Zone

America/Lima

Coordinates

-12.07°, -75.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$630

Local Cost

$293

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

8.7°C

Summer Avg

9.1°C

Winter Avg

7.8°C

Record High

22.0°C

Record Low

-4.5°C

Humidity

76%

Precipitation

390 mm

Internet Speed

257 Mbps

Upload

208 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

JAU

Distance

43 km

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Los Bomberos Los Bomberos is a residential neighborhood with a mix of older homes and mid-rise apartment buildings. Commercial activity centers around local shops and casual eateries.Plaza de la Constitución Plaza de la Constitución is a central square surrounded by government offices and commercial buildings. Locals gather here for official events and public meetings.Plaza Huamanmarca Plaza Huamanmarca is a busy public square that connects several central roads in Huancayo. The area hosts frequent events and draws daily foot traffic from nearby businesses and markets.

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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 63 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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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