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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 200 tests. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 125 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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