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Santa Maria
City in Sal, Cape Verde
Overview
Santa Maria is the lively hub of Sal island, famed for its long, golden beaches and laid-back atmosphere. The city blends Cape Verdean culture with international flair, offering visitors a range of activities from water sports to lively nightlife. The welcoming community and stunning coastline make it a top destination for relaxation and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
Sal
Population
25,779
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
16.60°, -22.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,320
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$360
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
29.2°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
243 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
80
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
27
Parks
47
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SID
Distance
16 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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