Provincia de Huancayo
City in Junín, Peru
Overview
Huancayo, set in the lush Mantaro Valley, is a lively city known for its rich Andean culture, busy markets, and lively festivals. As an important commercial and transport hub in the Central Highlands, it offers a blend of urban activity and traditional local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Junín
Population
545,615
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-12.17°, -75.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$712
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
20
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 62/100.