Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador
La Libertad Department · El Salvador
Antiguo Cuscatlán is a mid-size city in La Libertad Department, El Salvador with a population of 33,767. Elevation: 2,923 ft (891 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Antiguo Cuscatlán
Antiguo Cuscatlán (colloquially known as Antiguo) is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador; its eastern tip lies in the San Salvador Department part of the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, southwest of San Salvador and southeast of Santa Tecla. The population was 47,956 at the 2020 census. Antiguo Cuscatlán can be translated as Old Jeweled City: Antiguo means ancient or old in Spanish, and Cuscatlán means jeweled city in Nahuat. The city used to be the capital of the Pipil or Cuzcatecs, before the Spanish conquest of the New World.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,767 |
| Population Density | 4,508 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6649°, -89.2532° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Libertad Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.8 inches (1,926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Antiguo Cuscatlán
Antiguo Cuscatlán is a mid-size city in El Salvador (La Libertad Department) with a population of 33,767. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet (891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Antiguo Cuscatlán
Antiguo Cuscatlán has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6649°N, 89.2532°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 | 32 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 94 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Salvador (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 9 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 22 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 46 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Antiguo Cuscatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Antiguo Cuscatlán
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Europea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Americana | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Esparza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Fortaleza | — | — | — | — |
| Jeshua School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingüe Maquilishuat | — | — | — | — |
| School House | — | — | — | — |
| American College | — | — | — | — |
| Little Stars | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan Ramón Jiménez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Walter Thilo Deninger | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Antiguo Cuscatlán | — | — | — | — |
| Kinder El Arbol de Dios | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Denver | — | — | — | — |
| International School San Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Highlands | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Augusto Walte | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Emiliani | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Emiliani | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar José Mejía | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Concha Viuda de Escalón | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Sol Millet | — | — | — | — |
| Prelude, Musical Expression Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Happy Days Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| ACIseAprende | — | — | — | — |
| School of Culinary Arts | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Antiguo Cuscatlán
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC |
Museums in Antiguo Cuscatlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa-Museo Hermanas Chacón | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo de Arte de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Militar "Cuartel El Zapote" | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Joya De Cerén | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Antropología "David J. Guzmán" | ||||
| Museo Tecleño | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| National Palace of El Salvador | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue |
Libraries in Antiguo Cuscatlán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana | 0.0 | |||||
| Antiguo Cuscatlan Municipal Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UEES | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Asamblea Legislativa "Doctor y Presbítero Isidro Menéndez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital USAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nuevo Cuscatlán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca P. Florentino Idoate, S. J. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UFG | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades Colonia Zacamil | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Antiguo Cuscatlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Farmers Market | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercadito Altavista | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado del Mar, Puerto de La Libertad | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Modelo" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Belloso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apopa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ayutuxtepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Arce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Panchimalco | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Tecla | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ex Cuartel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Nacional de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |||||
| Mercado San Jacinto | |||||
| Mercado Tineti | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico |
Hotels in Antiguo Cuscatlán
33 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Antiguo Cuscatlán
247 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Antiguo Cuscatlán
95 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Antiguo Cuscatlán
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Antiguo Cuscatlán
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Antiguo Cuscatlán
10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Antiguo Cuscatlán
38 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Antiguo Cuscatlán
16 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Antiguo Cuscatlán
10 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Antiguo Cuscatlán
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Antiguo Cuscatlán
24 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Antiguo Cuscatlán
64 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Antiguo Cuscatlán
33 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Antiguo Cuscatlán
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Antiguo Cuscatlán
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Antiguo Cuscatlán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Cuscatlán | ||
| Estadio Roque Molina | ||
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Antiguo Cuscatlán
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Antiguo Cuscatlán
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| OneClick | |
| Quick Box USA |
Treatment Centers in Antiguo Cuscatlán
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arte y cosmética Dental | ||
| Avante Centro Medico Especializado | ||
| Casa de Rehabilitación para Alcohólicos Casa de Milagros o Alcance Victoria | ||
| Centro Médico | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica El Hermano de Asís | ||
| Clínica Fudem Flor Blanca | ||
| Clínica Medica Bethania | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima | ||
| Clínica pediátrica Dr. Ángel Duarte | ||
| Clínica y Laboratorio Profamilia Miralvalle | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| Dentalkey | ||
| Edificio Barcelona | ||
| Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Gastroclínica Colonia Médica | ||
| Instituto Salvadoreño de Rehabilitación Integral | ||
| Laboratorio Central Dr. Max Bloch | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Lab-Center | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Medicos Oftalmologos | ||
| Policlínica Central | ||
| Tecnolab Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud de San Marcos | ||
| Unidad de Salud Santo Tomas | ||
| Unidad médica ISSS San Jacinto | ||
| Urologo El Salvador - Dr. Herbert Ayala |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Antiguo Cuscatlán
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asosiación de Budismo Tibetano Kagyu Camino del Diamante | |
| Capilla Instituto Emiliani | |
| Capilla Montelena | |
| Centro Loyola El Salvador | |
| Church | |
| Ciudad de Refugio | |
| Iglecia Santa Maria del Camino | |
| Iglesia Bautista Vista Hermosa | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristo Redentor | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. La Constancia | |
| Iglesia Espíritu y Verdad (EVER) | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Iglesia la Transfiguracion | |
| Iglesia Manantial de Vida de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Mormona Jardines de la Cima | |
| Iglesia Mormona Jardines de la Cima | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Paz | |
| Iglesia Torre Fuerte Lomas de San Francisco |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Antiguo Cuscatlán
What is the population of Antiguo Cuscatlán?
Antiguo Cuscatlán has a population of 33,767 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 4,508 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Antiguo Cuscatlán?
Antiguo Cuscatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.8 inches.
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