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La Oroya
City in Junín, Peru
Overview
La Oroya is a small industrial city in Peru, known for its significant mining heritage and dramatic mountain setting in the Central Andes. While not a traditional tourist destination, it offers a glimpse into Peru's industrial development and provides a gateway to scenic natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Junín
Population
33,345
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.52°, -75.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$499
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$320
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
9.6°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
-5.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
173 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 7 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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