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Chalchuapa, El Salvador
Santa Ana Department · El Salvador
Chalchuapa is a mid-size city in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 32,282. Elevation: 2,329 ft (710 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa is a town and a municipality located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. The city of Chalchuapa is in a wide valley at 650 meters above sea level, and watered by the Pampe River.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,282 |
| Population Density | 504 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,329 ft (710 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9867°, -89.6811° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Santa Ana Department |
| 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 Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa is a mid-size city in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 32,282. The city sits at an elevation of 2,329 feet (710 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.
Climate in Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.3°C), the coldest is Dec (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2027 mm.
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 | 2,329 ft (710 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9867°N, 89.6811°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 | 58 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 34 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singuil, Cerro (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 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 | 16 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 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 | 48 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 50 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 63 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 |
Chalchuapa 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 Chalchuapa
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Francisco Gavidia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Canton San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Intituto Nacional "Jorge Eliseo Asucena Ortega" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Francisco Ignacio Cordero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Padre Vicente Aguilar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Francisco Gavidia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Católico Nuestra Señora del Refugio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Retana Guadalupe Retana Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Colonia El Ángel | - | - | - | - |
| Tercer Ciclo de Enseñanza Basica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Católico Nuestro Señora del Refugio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia, Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Cantón El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Comunidad El Refugio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Lydia Valiente | - | - | - | - |
| Benito Juarez | - | - | - | - |
| Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chalchuapa
22 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 | |
| Plenitud Radio | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Chalchuapa
| 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 Chalchuapa
| 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 Chalchuapa
| 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 Ciudad Arce | |||||
| 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 |
Hotels in Chalchuapa
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chalchuapa
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chalchuapa
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chalchuapa
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chalchuapa
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chalchuapa
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chalchuapa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chalchuapa
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chalchuapa
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chalchuapa
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chalchuapa
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chalchuapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Chalchuapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chalchuapa
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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chalchuapa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalchuapa
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auditorio De Jesucristo, Iglesia Apóstoles Y Profetas | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Chalchuapa | |
| Centro Carismatico Catolico Cristo Jesus | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Belen Ministerio Hebron | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Internacional Vino Nuevo | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Josue, Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días - El Refugio | |
| Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol | |
| Iglesia Dios De La Profecia La Santa Sion | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Evangélica de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Evangélica La Voz de Dios | |
| Iglesia Pacto de Gracia Maranatha | |
| Iglesia Principe de Paz, El Refugio | |
| Iglesia Roca Fuerte | |
| Iglesia Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista | |
| Iglesia Vida Abundante | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Ministerio Cristiano Iglesia De Dios Leon De Juda |
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What is the population of Chalchuapa?
Chalchuapa has a population of 32,282 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 64.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chalchuapa?
Chalchuapa 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.