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Bolivia / South America

Sacaba, Bolivia City Intelligence

Sacaba is an indexed city in Bolivia (South America), with a metropolitan population of about ~172K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Sacaba spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Sacaba is a south america city of about ~172K in Bolivia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Sacaba sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (52/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~172K
View of Sacaba, Bolivia

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Composite profile

Overall score

52/100

Use the Sacaba profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Bolivia and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall52/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality50/100
Energy60/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

52/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Sacaba data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Sacaba city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score52/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living74/100Sacaba's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality50/100Sacaba's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy60/100Sacaba's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety55/100Sacaba's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed56/100Sacaba's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk58/100Sacaba's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience58/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety58/100
Low crime58/100
Personal safety59/100
Night safety55/100
Road safety60/100

Sacaba has a moderate safety estimate (58/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life66/100
Healthcare63/100
Education66/100
Green space89/100
Cleanliness59/100
Infrastructure65/100
Mobility54/100

Sacaba has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (66/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness67/100
Education66/100
Green space89/100
Overall safety58/100

Sacaba scores moderate for family living (67/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability64/100
Walkability70/100
Cycling52/100
Infrastructure65/100

Sacaba is moderate for remote workers (64/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability66/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness59/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Sacaba is moderate for retirement (66/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Sacaba

Local public safety guidance for Sacaba, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Sacaba, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Bolivia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Sacaba

Healthcare context for Sacaba, with national-level information from Bolivia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Sacaba, see the Bolivia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Sacaba

Local mobility context for Sacaba, with national-level context from Bolivia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Sacaba, see the Bolivia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Sacaba. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Sacaba

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Sacaba will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Sacaba air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Sacaba drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Sacaba

Is Sacaba worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (66/100), with nearby nature such as Alalay Lake, La Angostura Lake.

Is Sacaba good for families?

Strong (67/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Sacaba affordable?

More affordable than average; about Bs 4,220/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Sacaba?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are Sacaba's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.

What is the climate in Sacaba?

A semi-arid climate, averaging about 26.5°C.

Does Sacaba have universities?

Higher education is good (53/100).

What is healthcare like in Sacaba?

Healthcare access is good (51/100).

Is Sacaba good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (63/100).

What nature is near Sacaba?

Within ~170 km: Alalay Lake, La Angostura Lake.

Explore Sacaba modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Sacaba

Sacaba's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Sacaba

Sacaba's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Sacaba

Sacaba's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Sacaba

Sacaba's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Sacaba

Sacaba's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Sacaba

Sacaba's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Sacaba

Cost of living estimates for Sacaba — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Sacaba

Climate profile for Sacaba — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 26.5°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Sacaba

Economy and jobs profile for Sacaba — mixed economy, economy score 53/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Sacaba

Education profile for Sacaba — mixed education base, education score 50/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Sacaba

Healthcare and retirement profile for Sacaba — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 51/100, retirement score 63/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Sacaba

Source-attributed visual context for Sacaba using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Sacaba

Weekend trip planning checklist for Sacaba — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Sacaba

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Sacaba

Estimate a monthly budget for Sacaba using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Sacaba

Plan a trip budget for Sacaba using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Sacaba

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Sacaba. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

Nearby city · about 12 km from Sacaba. Explore Cochabamba's city intelligence profile.

Oruro, Bolivia

Same region · about 130 km from Sacaba. Explore Oruro's city intelligence profile.

Sucre, Bolivia

Same region · about 200 km from Sacaba. Explore Sucre's city intelligence profile.

La Paz, Bolivia

Same region · about 244 km from Sacaba. Explore La Paz's city intelligence profile.

Potosí, Bolivia

Same region · about 245 km from Sacaba. Explore Potosí's city intelligence profile.

El Alto, Bolivia

Same region · about 247 km from Sacaba. Explore El Alto's city intelligence profile.

Trinidad, Bolivia

Same region · about 311 km from Sacaba. Explore Trinidad's city intelligence profile.

Tacna, Peru

Cross-border · about 451 km from Sacaba. Explore Tacna's city intelligence profile.

Puno, Peru

Cross-border · about 458 km from Sacaba. Explore Puno's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Sacaba — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Sacaba — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Sacaba FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Sacaba, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Sacaba

Is Sacaba worth visiting?

Sacaba has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (66/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Alalay Lake, La Angostura Lake and Warawara Lake within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Sacaba?

Sacaba has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (66/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 66/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Sacaba?

A single resident of Sacaba spends roughly Bs 4,220 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near Bs 2,240. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Bolivia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Sacaba?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Sacaba is moderate for remote workers (64/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Sacaba?

Sacaba's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Sacaba has a mixed economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.

Is Sacaba good for digital nomads and remote work?

Sacaba offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 58/100.

What are the education options in Sacaba?

Sacaba is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Engineering and Computer Science.

Is Sacaba a good place to study?

Sacaba offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Sacaba?

Sacaba has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 51/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Sacaba a good place to retire?

Sacaba offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 63/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Sacaba?

Sacaba has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 26.5°C annually with roughly 449 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Sacaba a safe place to live?

Sacaba has a moderate safety estimate (58/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Sacaba?

Sacaba indexes a walkability score of 70 and a cycling score of 52 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Sacaba?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Sacaba include Alalay Lake, La Angostura Lake and Warawara Lake. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Sacaba good for families?

Sacaba scores moderate for family living (67/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Sacaba?

Sacaba rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 89/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Alalay Lake, La Angostura Lake and Warawara Lake supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Sacaba profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Bolivia and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and energy (60/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (50/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Bolivia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Sacaba appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.