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Santa Rosa
City in El Oro, Ecuador
Overview
Santa Rosa, known as the 'Shrimp Capital of Ecuador,' is a lively yet laid-back city in El Oro province. It blends authentic coastal Ecuadorian culture with friendly neighborhoods and easy access to beautiful rural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
El Oro
Population
56,842
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-3.45°, -79.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$617
Local Cost
$342
Local Income
$370
Cashless
28
English
18
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
16.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
501 mm
Internet Speed
144 Mbps
Upload
127 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ETR
Distance
4 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 132 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 63/100.
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