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Sosúa
City in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Overview
Sosúa is a lively beach town on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, famous for its golden sand, lively nightlife, and diverse expat community. The city offers a blend of Caribbean charm and international influences, making it a popular destination for both tourists and long-term residents.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Puerto Plata
Population
69,885
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.75°, -70.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,130
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
45
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
723 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
19
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POP
Distance
5 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 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 70/100.
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