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Empalme
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Empalme is a small, coastal city in Sonora, Mexico, known for its historic railway heritage and proximity to the Gulf of California. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, local markets, and access to quiet beaches, making it a pleasant stop for travelers seeking an authentic Mexican experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
38,886
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.96°, -110.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$876
Local Cost
$528
Local Income
$370
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
30.8°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
341 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYM
Distance
11 km
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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 46 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 2025-12-05.
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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