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Apastepeque, El Salvador
San Vicente Department · El Salvador
Apastepeque is a small city in San Vicente Department, El Salvador with a population of 5,785. Elevation: 2,044 ft (623 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Apastepeque
Apastepeque is a municipality in the San Vicente Department, El Salvador. It is located approximately 50 km east of San Salvador and approximately 6 km from San Vicente. The town has approximately 10,000 residents with 19,895 in municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,785 |
| Population Density | 124 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6667°, -88.7833° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Vicente Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.5 inches (1,994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Apastepeque
Apastepeque is a small city in El Salvador (San Vicente Department) with a population of 5,785. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet (623 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6667°N, 88.7833°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 80 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 70 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 6 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 29 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 56 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 94 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Apastepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in Apastepeque
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Mercedes Novoa | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Apastepeque | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Dr. Pedro Miguel Rivera Damas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Dr. Adrián García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Música Cecilio Orellana | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San Lorenzo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Apastepeque
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Libraries in Apastepeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Apastepeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Tecoluca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán |
Restaurants in Apastepeque
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Apastepeque
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Apastepeque
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Apastepeque
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Apastepeque
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Apastepeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Apastepeque
29 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 |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Apastepeque
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostoles y Profetas | |
| Iglesia de El Calvario | |
| Iglesia de San Esteban Catarina | |
| Iglesia de Santa Clara | |
| Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista | |
| virgen de candelaria |
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What is the population of Apastepeque?
Apastepeque has a population of 5,785 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Apastepeque?
Apastepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.5 inches.