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Soyapango, El Salvador

San Salvador Department · 🇸🇻 El Salvador

Soyapango is a large city in San Salvador Department, El Salvador with a population of 329,708. Elevation: 2,080 ft (634 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
329,708 Population 28,745/sq mi density
2,080 ft Elevation 634 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

People

Population329,708
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density28,745/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,365
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.6%

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.0%
Depression3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI22 (Good)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband67.7%
Population329,708
Population Density28,745 / sq mi
Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Coordinates13.7102°, -89.1399°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSan Salvador Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,892 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age29.7 years

Is Soyapango a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Soyapango receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Soyapango faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Soyapango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Soyapango has a population of 329,708 with a density of 28,745 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

329,708
Total Population
28,745
People / sq mi
29.7yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
11.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Soyapango vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Soyapango vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Soyapango is N/A. Per capita income is $5,365 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 42.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Soyapango vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living42.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Soyapango, 30.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.1% have diabetes. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 3.4% report binge drinking. 86.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Soyapango vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes10.1%
High Blood Pressure32.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.0%
50% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.4%
Physical Inactivity86.1%
Depression3.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

Soyapango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall74.5 inches
96% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median22.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.6%

Geography

Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density28,745/sq mi
Coordinates13.7102°N, 89.1399°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 73°F (23°C)
0.2"
Feb 74°F (23°C)
0.1"
Mar 76°F (25°C)
0.4"
Apr 77°F (25°C)
2.1"
May 76°F (25°C)
7.6"
Jun 75°F (24°C)
13.2"
Jul 75°F (24°C)
12.8"
Aug 75°F (24°C)
12.4"
Sep 74°F (23°C)
14.3"
Oct 74°F (23°C)
9.5"
Nov 73°F (23°C)
1.5"
Dec 72°F (22°C)
0.3"

The warmest month is April at 77°F, while the coldest is December at 72°F — a seasonal swing of 5°F. September sees the most rain (14.3"), while February is the driest (0.1").

10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 67.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+80.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28,745/sq mi
Total Area11.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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