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Santiago de María

City in Usulután, El Salvador

Overview

Santiago de María is a picturesque town set in the Usulután region, known for its relaxed pace, rich agricultural heritage, and friendly locals. With colonial architecture and lively local markets, it offers an authentic Salvadoran experience away from big-city crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
El Salvador
Department
Usulután
Population
17,940
Time Zone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.48°, -88.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$603
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
15.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1248 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2

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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 57 tests. 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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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