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Santa Elena
City in Usulután, El Salvador
Overview
Santa Elena is a small, welcoming city in the Usulután region of El Salvador, known for its agricultural roots and friendly community. While the city offers basic amenities and local flavor, it's a good base for exploring the surrounding countryside and traditional Salvadoran life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
El Salvador
Department
Usulután
Population
16,051
Time Zone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.38°, -88.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$680
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
25
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
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 60/100.
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