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Atiquizaya, El Salvador
Ahuachapán · El Salvador
Atiquizaya is a small city in Ahuachapán, El Salvador with a population of 9,476. Elevation: 2,018 ft (615 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
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About Atiquizaya
Atiquizaya is a district in the Ahuachapán Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,476 |
| Population Density | 368 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9769°, -89.7525° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Ahuachapán |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.0 inches (1,828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atiquizaya
Atiquizaya is a small city in El Salvador (Ahuachapán) with a population of 9,476. The city sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet (615 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9769°N, 89.7525°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 | — | — | 31 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 19 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 56 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Atiquizaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Atiquizaya
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Nacional Cornelio Azenón Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parroquial Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Manuel Alvarez Magaña | — | — | — | — |
| Antono Jose Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Mercedes Monterrosa de Cárcamo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío San Matias, Cantón El Jicaral | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Abel Wilfredo Velazco Carcamo | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Cantón Izcaquilío | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Gilberto A Carcamo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Atiquizaya
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 Atiquizaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Ajá | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente |
Libraries in Atiquizaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública David Granadino | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Atiquizaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| 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 de Santa Ana Edificio 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Provisional | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña |
Restaurants in Atiquizaya
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Atiquizaya
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Atiquizaya
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Atiquizaya
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atiquizaya
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Atiquizaya
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Atiquizaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Atiquizaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Atiquizaya
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 |
| 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 Atiquizaya
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atiquizaya
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antigua Iglesia de Atiquizaya | |
| Asambleas de Dios Naín | |
| Iglesia de la Inmacula Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia La Palabra Viva Nueva Jerusalén | |
| Iglesia nueva canaan canton san Antonio El refugio | |
| La Iglesia Capes Judá | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jeová |
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What is the population of Atiquizaya?
Atiquizaya has a population of 9,476 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 368 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Atiquizaya?
Atiquizaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.0 inches.