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Acajutla, El Salvador
Sonsonate Department · El Salvador
Acajutla is a small city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with a population of 22,763. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Acajutla
Acajutla is a seaport city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The city is located at 13°35′24″N 89°50′01″W on the Pacific coast of Central America and is El Salvador's principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation's exports of coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru are shipped. As a city, Acajutla is one of seventeen such districts in Sonsonate. As of 1992, the population of the city was 18,008.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,763 |
| Population Density | 354 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5928°, -89.8275° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Sonsonate Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.3 inches (1,785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Acajutla
Acajutla is a small city in El Salvador (Sonsonate Department) with a population of 22,763. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Acajutla
Acajutla has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1861 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5928°N, 89.8275°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 37 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 140 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 12 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 36 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 60 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 84 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 89 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Acajutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Acajutla
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Castaño | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Nueva Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Acajutla | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Lizandro Larín Zepeda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Playa Los Cóbanos" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Acajutla
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC |
Museums in Acajutla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Acajutla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Acajutla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Izalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nahuizalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Martin de Porres | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in Acajutla
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Acajutla
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Acajutla
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Acajutla
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Acajutla
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Acajutla
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Acajutla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Acajutla
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Zapote Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Acajutla
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Treatment Centers in Acajutla
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Acajutla
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita Católica | |
| parroquia San Antonio de Padua | |
| Parroquia San Antonio de Pádua | |
| Parroquia San José | |
| Parroquia San Juan Maria Vianney |
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What is the population of Acajutla?
Acajutla has a population of 22,763 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 64.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Acajutla?
Acajutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.