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Imperial

City in Lima, Peru

Overview

Imperial is a lively small city in the Lima region of Peru, known for its busy central plaza, traditional markets, and easygoing atmosphere. It is a gateway to the Cañete Valley and offers a genuine Peruvian experience away from mass tourism. You'll find authentic local food, friendly residents, and a blend of urban and rural charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Lima
Population
38,925
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.06°, -76.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$730
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$320
Cashless
18
English
10
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
41 mm
Internet Speed
196 Mbps
Upload
176 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
65
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
65
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods

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Josefina Ramos Plaza de Armas de Imperial

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 133 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.

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: 57/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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