Global CityIntelligence

Peru / South America

Sullana, Peru City Intelligence

Sullana is an indexed city in Peru (South America), with a metropolitan population of about ~162K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Sullana spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Sullana is a south america city of about ~162K in Peru. On the composite city-intelligence score, Sullana sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (55/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~162K
View of Sullana, Peru

Image credit: Image: Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Composite profile

Overall score

55/100

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

Overall55/100
Affordability71/100
Air quality61/100
Energy60/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

55/100

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.

Sullana data table

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

Sullana city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score55/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living71/100Sullana's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality61/100Sullana'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.
Energy60/100Sullana's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety58/100Sullana's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed58/100Sullana's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk61/100Sullana's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience61/100Climate 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 safety57/100
Low crime57/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety54/100
Road safety58/100

Sullana has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); 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 life64/100
Healthcare62/100
Education64/100
Green space92/100
Cleanliness60/100
Infrastructure63/100
Mobility53/100

Sullana has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), 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 friendliness66/100
Education64/100
Green space92/100
Overall safety57/100

Sullana scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

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

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability63/100
Walkability68/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure63/100

Sullana is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

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

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability63/100
Healthcare62/100
Cleanliness60/100
Outdoor lifestyle47/100

Sullana is moderate for retirement (63/100), appealing for affordability.

Emergency and public safety in Sullana

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

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Sullana, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Peru 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 Sullana

Healthcare context for Sullana, with national-level information from Peru 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 Sullana, see the Peru 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 Sullana

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

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Sullana, see the Peru 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 Sullana. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Sullana

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 Sullana 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.

Sullana 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 Sullana 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 Sullana

Is Sullana worth visiting?

Yes — good quality of life (64/100), with nearby nature such as Punta Pariñas, Amotape Hills National Park.

Is Sullana good for families?

Strong (66/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Sullana affordable?

More affordable than average; about S/ 2,830/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Sullana?

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

What are Sullana's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, mining.

What is the climate in Sullana?

A desert climate, averaging about 29.8°C.

Does Sullana have universities?

Higher education is good (51/100).

What is healthcare like in Sullana?

Healthcare access is good (51/100).

Is Sullana good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (58/100).

What nature is near Sullana?

Within ~170 km: Punta Pariñas, Amotape Hills National Park.

Explore Sullana modules

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

Cost of Living in Sullana

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

Air Quality in Sullana

Sullana'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 Sullana

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

Safety in Sullana

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

Internet Speed in Sullana

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

Climate Risk in Sullana

Sullana'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 Sullana

Cost of living estimates for Sullana — 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 Sullana

Climate profile for Sullana — Desert climate, annual average 29.8°C, comfort score 46/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Sullana

Economy and jobs profile for Sullana — tourism economy, economy score 52/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, mining. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Sullana

Education profile for Sullana — mixed education base, education score 49/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Sullana

Healthcare and retirement profile for Sullana — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 51/100, retirement score 58/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Sullana

Source-attributed visual context for Sullana 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 Sullana

Weekend trip planning checklist for Sullana — 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 Sullana

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 Sullana

Estimate a monthly budget for Sullana 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 Sullana

Plan a trip budget for Sullana 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 Sullana

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

Piura, Peru

Nearby city · about 34 km from Sullana. Explore Piura's city intelligence profile.

Tumbes, Peru

Same region · about 150 km from Sullana. Explore Tumbes's city intelligence profile.

Loja, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 193 km from Sullana. Explore Loja's city intelligence profile.

Machala, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 199 km from Sullana. Explore Machala's city intelligence profile.

Chiclayo, Peru

Same region · about 228 km from Sullana. Explore Chiclayo's city intelligence profile.

Cuenca, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 291 km from Sullana. Explore Cuenca's city intelligence profile.

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 314 km from Sullana. Explore Guayaquil's city intelligence profile.

Durán, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 318 km from Sullana. Explore Durán's city intelligence profile.

Milagro, Ecuador

Cross-border · about 331 km from Sullana. Explore Milagro's city intelligence profile.

Cajamarca, Peru

Same region · about 347 km from Sullana. Explore Cajamarca's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Sullana — 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 Sullana — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Sullana FAQ

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

Frequently asked questions about Sullana

Is Sullana worth visiting?

Sullana has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Punta Pariñas, Amotape Hills National Park and Illescas Peninsula within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Sullana?

Sullana has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 64/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Sullana?

A single resident of Sullana spends roughly S/ 2,830 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near S/ 1,510. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Peru. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Sullana?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Sullana is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Sullana?

Sullana's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Sullana has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and mining.

Is Sullana good for digital nomads and remote work?

Sullana offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 57/100.

What are the education options in Sullana?

Sullana 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 Sullana a good place to study?

Sullana offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Sullana?

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

Is Sullana a good place to retire?

Sullana offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 58/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Sullana?

Sullana has a desert climate, averaging about 29.8°C annually with roughly 149 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Sullana a safe place to live?

Sullana has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Sullana?

Sullana indexes a walkability score of 68 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Sullana?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Sullana include Punta Pariñas, Amotape Hills National Park and Illescas Peninsula. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Sullana good for families?

Sullana scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Sullana?

Sullana rates 47/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 92/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Punta Pariñas, Amotape Hills National Park and Illescas Peninsula supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Sullana profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Peru and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (71/100) and air quality (61/100). The area most worth watching is internet speed (58/100), 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 Peru country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Sullana 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.