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Chinameca, El Salvador
San Miguel Department · El Salvador
Chinameca is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 8,646. Elevation: 2,356 ft (718 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,646 |
| Population Density | 290 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5000°, -88.3500° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Miguel Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinameca
Chinameca is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 8,646. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet (718 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5000°N, 88.3500°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 | 124 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 60 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 78 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 102 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 105 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Chinameca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Chinameca
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Alberto Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Julián Aparicio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Rafael Severo López | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo "Antonio Romero" Cantón El Jobo | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Chinameca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Farmers Markets in Chinameca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan | |||||
| 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 Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Regional de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Restaurants in Chinameca
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinameca
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinameca
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinameca
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chinameca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in Chinameca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near Chinameca
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chinameca
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholico | ||
| 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 Chinameca
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Parroquial |
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What is the population of Chinameca?
Chinameca has a population of 8,646 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinameca?
Chinameca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.