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Morococha

City in Junín, Peru

Overview

Morococha is a small Andean mining town in Peru's Junín region, situated at over 4,500 meters above sea level. Known for its mining heritage and dramatic highland scenery, it offers a look at authentic Peruvian mountain life with minimal tourist infrastructure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Junín
Population
7,890
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.60°, -76.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
42
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$448
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
7.5°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
19.9°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
71 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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: 42/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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