Armenia, El Salvador
Sonsonate Department · El Salvador
Armenia is a small city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with a population of 14,997. Elevation: 1,834 ft (559 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south. Yerevan is the capital, largest city and financial center.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,997 |
| Population Density | 592 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7436°, -89.4989° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Sonsonate Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.8 inches (1,797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Armenia
Armenia is a small city in El Salvador (Sonsonate Department) with a population of 14,997. The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet (559 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 70.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Armenia
Armenia has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2271 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7436°N, 89.4989°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 | 27 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 119 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Coatepeque Caldera (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 19 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 22 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 49 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°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) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Armenia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Armenia
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro escolar Sacacoyo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Ateos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Herbert de Sola" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar “Caserío Lotificación Escalante, Cantón Ateos” | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Católico “Jesús Obrero” | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo “Marisol Bolaños de Rivas” | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional San Jose Los Sitios | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Tres Ceibas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Guillermo Schmidt" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela cantón San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro escolar "Buena vista" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan Ramón Uriarte | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Tepecoyo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan José Solórzano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Alberto Guerra Trigueros | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan Pablo Duarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Diocesana San José | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Profesora Eva Leticia Mayen | — | — | — | — |
| Parvularia Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Armenia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de Armenia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Armenia
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 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 YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC |
Museums in Armenia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| Casa-Museo Hermanas Chacón | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo Joya De Cerén | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Tecleño |
Libraries in Armenia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nuevo Cuscatlán | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Armenia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Arce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Izalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nahuizalco | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Tecla | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Restaurants in Armenia
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Armenia
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Armenia
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Armenia
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Armenia
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Armenia
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Armenia
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Armenia
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Armenia
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Armenia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Armenia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Armenia
15 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 |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar 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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Armenia
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Rehabilitación para Alcohólicos Casa de Milagros o Alcance Victoria | ||
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Armenia
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Sacacoyo | |
| Iglesia de San Julián | |
| Iglesia de Tepecoyo | |
| Iglesia San Silvestre | |
| Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua | |
| Parroquia San Isidro |
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What is the population of Armenia?
Armenia has a population of 14,997 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 592 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Armenia?
Armenia 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 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.
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