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Cerro de Pasco

City in Pasco, Peru

Overview

Cerro de Pasco is one of the highest cities in the world, perched high in the Andes of central Peru. It offers a unique glimpse into Peru's mining history, with a rugged landscape and a mix of colonial and industrial heritage.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Peru
Region
Pasco
Population
58,899
Time Zone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-10.67°, -76.26°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
7.6°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
20.6°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
337 mm
Internet Speed
192 Mbps
Upload
184 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
Distance

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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 78 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.

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