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Sonzacate
City in Sonsonate, El Salvador
Overview
Sonzacate is a small, lively city in the Sonsonate region of El Salvador, known for its local markets, warm community vibe, and proximity to the Pacific coast. Despite its modest size, it offers a rich taste of Salvadoran culture and authentic day-to-day living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
El Salvador
Department
Sonsonate
Population
28,226
Time Zone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.73°, -89.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
19.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1587 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
6
Parks
25
Transport
80
Walk Score
80
Footways
160.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 155 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 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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