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Chalatenango, El Salvador
Chalatenango Department · El Salvador
Chalatenango is a small city in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador with a population of 19,364. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Chalatenango
Chalatenango is a town and district in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department. As of 1 May 2021, Alfredo Hernández of Nuevas Ideas (NI) is the municipality's mayor.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,364 |
| Population Density | 381 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.0414°, -88.9395° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Chalatenango Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.3 inches (1,786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chalatenango
Chalatenango is a small city in El Salvador (Chalatenango Department) with a population of 19,364. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 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 70.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Chalatenango
Chalatenango has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.5°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
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 | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 50.9 sq mi (131.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0414°N, 88.9395°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 | 85 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 114 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 144 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 43 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 51 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 77 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chalatenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Chalatenango
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITCHA (Instituto Técnico de Chalatenengo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Los Naranjos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Metropolitano | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Concepción Quezaltepeque | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Concepción Quezaltepeque | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnico de Chalatenango | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Llano Conacaste | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San José Las Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Prof. Francisco Morán | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chalatenango
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 |
Museums in Chalatenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Cihuatán |
Libraries in Chalatenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chalatenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apopa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco |
Hotels in Chalatenango
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chalatenango
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chalatenango
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chalatenango
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chalatenango
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chalatenango
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chalatenango
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chalatenango
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chalatenango
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chalatenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chalatenango
24 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 |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas 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 |
| 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 Chalatenango
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Chalateango | |
| Oficina de Correos, Chalatenango |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalatenango
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Chalatenango | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Chalatenango | |
| El Calvario | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Advetista del 7° dia | |
| Iglesia Cantón Los Naranjos | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia de Potonico | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio Los Ranchos | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel de Mercedes | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Guarjila | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Testigos de Jehova | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
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What is the population of Chalatenango?
Chalatenango has a population of 19,364 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 381 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chalatenango?
Chalatenango 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.