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Chinameca

City in San Miguel, El Salvador

Overview

Chinameca is a charming small city located in the hills of eastern El Salvador. Rich in culture, it features picturesque landscapes, lively local markets, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy authentic Salvadoran life away from the bustle of larger cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
El Salvador
Department
San Miguel
Population
24,142
Time Zone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.50°, -88.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$603
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
14.6°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1271 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5

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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.

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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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