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Apopa, El Salvador
San Salvador Department · El Salvador
Apopa is a large city in San Salvador Department, El Salvador with a population of 112,158. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Apopa
Apopa is a municipality in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. Probably the seventh biggest city in El Salvador with a little more than 150,000 people, the city has now collided with Soyapango and San Salvador, making it part of the San Salvador metropolitan area.
People
Climate
| Population | 112,158 |
| Population Density | 5,602 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8072°, -89.1792° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Salvador Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.3 inches (1,887 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Apopa
Apopa is a large city in El Salvador (San Salvador Department) with a population of 112,158. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Apopa
Apopa 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 | 72.6°F |
| 34% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8072°N, 89.1792°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 | 49 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 101 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 15 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 20 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 49 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Apopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Apopa
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Municipal Ciudad Futura, San Salvador Centro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Coronel Francisco Linares | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Lotificación Santa Carlota" | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo "Ingeniero Guillermo Borja Nathan" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Lotificación Petacones. Cantón Joya Galana | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Valle del Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Urbanización Majucla | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar El Cedral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aldea de Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Republica de China | — | — | — | — |
| Vicente Acosta | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Distrito Italia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Valle del Sol | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Santa Teresa de las Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Alfredo Félix Cristiani Burkard | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserio Suchinanguito, canton Suchinango. | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserio Suchinanguito, canton Suchinango | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Ciudad Futura | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Villa Mariona | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingue J Octavo Morales | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio William B Jefferson | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Benjamín Bloom | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Jardín Infantil Popotlán | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Popotlán | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Machuca | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón El Ángel | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Hildebrando Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Benjamín Bloom | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Apopa
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 Apopa
| 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 Cihuatán | ||||
| 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 Apopa
| 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 Cojutepeque | 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 Apopa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercadito Altavista | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
| 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 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 |
Restaurants in Apopa
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Apopa
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Apopa
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Apopa
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Apopa
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Apopa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Apopa
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Apopa
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Apopa
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Apopa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Apopa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Cuscatlán | ||
| Estadio Roque Molina | ||
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Apopa
25 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 |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small 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 |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo 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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque 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 |
Post Offices in Apopa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Apopa |
Treatment Centers in Apopa
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 Apopa
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Dios El Poder del Evangelio | |
| Católica | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Apopa | |
| Centro Evangelistico Hosanna | |
| Ermita El Cedral | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Católica Las Banderas | |
| Iglesia Cristiana El Ángel de Jehová | |
| Iglesia de Dios de la Profesía Universal | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de la Luz del Mundo de Apopa | |
| Iglesia de las Asambleas de Dios Nazaret | |
| Iglesia Ebenezer | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia El Santuario | |
| Iglesia Evangélica El Santuario de Jehová | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Mi Rey de Paz | |
| Iglesia Getsemaní |
Quick Facts
Around Apopa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
26 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Apopa
What is the population of Apopa?
Apopa has a population of 112,158 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 5,602 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Apopa?
Apopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches.