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Santa Tecla

City in La Libertad, El Salvador

Overview

Santa Tecla is a lively city located at the foothills of El Boquerón volcano, offering a mix of modern amenities and historical charm. With its diverse neighborhoods, lively markets, and green parks, it's a favorite spot for both local families and visitors. Its proximity to San Salvador and nature destinations makes it an excellent base for exploring central El Salvador.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
El Salvador
Department
La Libertad
Population
125,532
Time Zone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.68°, -89.28°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,095
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$375
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
17.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1489 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
118
Coworking
0
Cafes
32
Nightlife
9
Parks
77
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ILS
Distance
18 km

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Neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods

Mapped

125 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

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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 200 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 125 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 72/100.

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