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Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador
Santa Ana Department · El Salvador
Candelaria de La Frontera is a small city in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 6,301. Elevation: 2,336 ft (712 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Candelaria de La Frontera
Candelaria de la Frontera is a municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,301 |
| Population Density | 179 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.1167°, -89.6500° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Santa Ana Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Candelaria de La Frontera
Candelaria de La Frontera is a small city in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 6,301. The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet (712 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 60.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
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 | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Area | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1167°N, 89.6500°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 | 71 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 147 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singuil, Cerro (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 29 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 57 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Candelaria de La Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Candelaria de La Frontera
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.C. Nuestra Señora de Candelaria | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San Jose El Tablon | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Candelaria de La Frontera
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 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 | |
| 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 | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Candelaria de La Frontera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Ajá | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo del Arte Trifinio El Salvador | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente |
Libraries in Candelaria de La Frontera
| 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 |
Farmers Markets in Candelaria de La Frontera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Provisional |
Breweries in Candelaria de La Frontera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Candelaria de La Frontera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Candelaria de La Frontera
16 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 |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small 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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Candelaria de La Frontera
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de María | |
| Iglesia de Santiago de la Frontera | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Roca de Salvación | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Candelaria de La Frontera
What is the population of Candelaria de La Frontera?
Candelaria de La Frontera has a population of 6,301 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 35.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Candelaria de La Frontera?
Candelaria de La Frontera 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 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches.