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Chapeltique, El Salvador

San Miguel Department · El Salvador

Chapeltique is a small town in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 3,159. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

3,159 Population 79/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
74.8 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Chapeltique

Chapeltique is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador.

People

Population3,159
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain74.8 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Population3,159
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates13.6333°, -88.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSan Miguel Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation74.8 inches (1,901 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chapeltique

Chapeltique is a small town in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 3,159. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Chapeltique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above El Salvador avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates13.6333°N, 88.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.8"
97% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,566 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 78 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 122 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 73 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 95 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 63 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 121 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 135 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 72 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 56 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 86 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 74 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 134 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 120 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 72 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 91 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 95 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 71 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 87 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 148 km
Feb 2, 2001 68 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 254 km
2001 Iris Category 4 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 185 134 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 78 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 124 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 146 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 19 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 25 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 30 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 33 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 36 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 55 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 62 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 77 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 79 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 85 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 97 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 105 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 112 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 141 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Chapeltique has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Chapeltique

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Eliseo Henríquez
Instituto Nacional de Chapeltique
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Museums in Chapeltique

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
East Regional Museum
East Regional Museum
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Winakirika

Libraries in Chapeltique

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Chapeltique

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE EL TRIUNFO
Mercado Municipal El Triunfo
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado San Miguel 2
Mercado San Nicolas
Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2
Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4

Restaurants in Chapeltique

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pollo Campestre

Clinics in Chapeltique

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud

Breweries in Chapeltique

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Industrias La Constancia San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Chapeltique

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha El Hoyo
Plaza de Toros Municipal

Airports Near Chapeltique

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Juan AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chapeltique

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Familiar
Electrolab Medic
Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab
Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud La Presita

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chapeltique

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia de Chapeltique
Iglesia de Las Asambleas de Dios
Iglesia Evangélica El Calvario
Iglesia Profética Espíritu Santo
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
Templo Rayo de Luz de las Asambleas de Dios

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador

🇸🇻 About El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Population 6,420,744
Area 21,040 km²
GDP (USD) $33,853,940,000
GDP per capita $5,365
HDI 0.678
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 67.7%
Urban population 74.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +503
TLD .sv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in El Salvador

26 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 3 The Day of the Cross Día de la Cru
May 7 Soldiers' Day Día del Soldado
May 10 Father's Day Día del Padre
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Aug 1 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 2 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 3 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 4 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 5 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 6 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 7 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 1 Children's Day Día del niño
Oct 12 Ethnic Pride Day Día de la raza
Nov 2 Day of the Dead El día de los difuntos
Nov 7 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 8 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 9 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 10 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 11 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 12 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 13 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 21 Day of the Queen of Peace Dia de la Reina de la Paz
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noche Buena
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Fin de año

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chapeltique

What is the population of Chapeltique?

Chapeltique has a population of 3,159 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chapeltique?

Chapeltique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.8 inches.

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