The 10 Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2024, Based on Homicides

Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest.

This security improvement has increased in 2024. From January 1 to August 10, the Salvadoran National Police (PCN) reported 76 homicides, which is 11 less than in the same 2023 period.

Based on homicide statistics from January to August 10, 2024, the most dangerous places in El Salvador in 2024 are Quezaltepeque, San Juan Opico, San Miguel, Metapan, Cuscatancingo, Colon, Ahuachapan, San Martin, Cojutepeque, and San Vicente.

The ranking of the most dangerous places in El Salvador is determined based on the homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants in districts with a population exceeding 50,000 people.

The most dangerous places in El Salvador homicide stats do not include the deaths of alleged gang members who died while in confrontation with Salvadoran security forces.

Click here to see and compare the most dangerous places in El Salvador in the previous two years, 2021 to 2023.

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2024 Most Dangerous Municipalities in El Salvador

The Most Dangerous Municipalities in El Salvador in 2024 are Chalatenango South, La Libertad North, San Miguel North, La Union North, Ahuachapan South, La Libertad West, San Miguel Center, Santa Ana North, San Miguel West, and Cuscatlan South.

Most Dangerous Places in El Salvador

The most dangerous places in El Salvador change every year. Also, just because a particular location has a low homicide rate does not make it safe for tourists to visit. It is essential to use common sense while venturing into these areas.

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Most Dangerous Places in El Salvador 2021-2023

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