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Chirilagua, El Salvador
San Miguel Department · El Salvador
Chirilagua is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 6,393. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 6,393 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.2203°, -88.1386° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Miguel Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.2 inches (1,834 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chirilagua
Chirilagua is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 6,393. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Chirilagua
Chirilagua has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 79.9 sq mi (206.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2203°N, 88.1386°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.3 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 6.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 60 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 77 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 67 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 111 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 137 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Chirilagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chirilagua
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caserío Agua Fría, Cantón El Zapote | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar David J. Guzmán | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Chirilagua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Alejo |
Hotels in Chirilagua
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chirilagua
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chirilagua
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chirilagua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near Chirilagua
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chirilagua
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unidad de Salud La Presita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chirilagua
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Chirilagua |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
26 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chirilagua?
Chirilagua has a population of 6,393 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chirilagua?
Chirilagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.