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Jauja
City in Junín, Peru
Overview
Jauja, set in Peru's central highlands, is a historic city famed for its colonial charm, scenic landscapes, and crisp air. As the ancient first capital of Peru, it offers visitors a rich blend of culture, nature, and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Junín
Population
27,560
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.78°, -75.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$492
Local Cost
$237
Local Income
$300
Cashless
22
English
15
Temperature
6.9°C
Summer Avg
7.3°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
20.9°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
179 mm
Internet Speed
283 Mbps
Upload
295 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAU
Distance
3 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 15 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 62/100.
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