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Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Ahuachapán · El Salvador
Ahuachapán is a mid-size city in Ahuachapán, El Salvador with a population of 34,102. Elevation: 2,526 ft (770 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
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About Ahuachapán
Ahuachapán is a city, district, and the capital of the Ahuachapán Department in western El Salvador. The district, including the city, covers an area of 244.84 km2 and as of 2007 has a population of 110,511 people. Situated near the Guatemalan border, it is the westernmost city in the country and is the center of an agricultural region producing primarily coffee.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,102 |
| Population Density | 361 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9240°, -89.8434° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Ahuachapán |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.8 inches (1,772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ahuachapán
Ahuachapán is a mid-size city in El Salvador (Ahuachapán) with a population of 34,102. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Ahuachapán
Ahuachapán has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.8°C), the coldest is Dec (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 1790 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Area | 94.5 sq mi (244.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9240°N, 89.8434°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 60 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 24 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 63 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 66 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ahuachapán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Ahuachapán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Nacional Licenciado René Porfirio Osorio (INTAC) | College | — | — |
Schools in Ahuachapán
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Language Center | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Liceo Cristiano Reverendo Juan Bueno | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Isabel Carrillo de Bolaños | — | — | — | — |
| Centro escolar "Dr. René Virgilio Cornejo" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Los Pin | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Colonia Santa Maria | — | — | — | — |
| Marken Language Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rafael Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alberto Masferrer | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Carlota Leon Viuda de Trigueros | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Prof. Justo Gonzalez Carrasco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Montecarmelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San José | — | — | — | — |
| Cento Escolar Caserío Los Nances | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Rancho Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Venecia" Canton Llano de la Laguna | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "El Nuevo Amanacer" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Los Pin, Canton Los Huatales | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Canton Señorita Rosa Acacalco" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Canton Tacubita" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Canton Suntecumat" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Arevalo" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ahuachapán
6 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 | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Ahuachapán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Ahuachapán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ahuachapán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Izalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nahuizalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Martin de Porres | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in Ahuachapán
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ahuachapán
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ahuachapán
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ahuachapán
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ahuachapán
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ahuachapán
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ahuachapán
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ahuachapán
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ahuachapán
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ahuachapán
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ahuachapán
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ahuachapán
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ahuachapán
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ahuachapán
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ahuachapán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ahuachapán
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| 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 |
| Esquipulas 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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ahuachapán
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos El Salvador |
Treatment Centers in Ahuachapán
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahuachapán
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Oracion | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Ahuachapan | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia El Shaddai | |
| Iglesia La Asunción | |
| Iglesia La Asunción | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Internacional de El Salvador | |
| Iglesia Profectica La Ciudad de Sion | |
| Iglesia San Antonio | |
| Ministerio Cristiano Internacional Casa de Pan | |
| Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista Amigos de Israel | |
| Templo Bautista Betel |
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What is the population of Ahuachapán?
Ahuachapán has a population of 34,102 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 361 people per square mile, spread across 94.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ahuachapán?
Ahuachapán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.