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Independencia

City in Lima, Peru

Overview

Independencia, located in the northern part of Lima, Peru, is a lively and fast-growing urban district blending residential, commercial, and industrial zones. With its popular shopping centers and local markets, the area offers an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Lima beyond the traditional tourist sites.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Lima
Population
211,360
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.99°, -77.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$680
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
23 mm
Internet Speed
209 Mbps
Upload
188 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
104
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
93
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIM
Distance
8 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 208 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 2025-12-05.

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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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