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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
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$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
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 208 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 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.
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