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Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador
San Miguel Department · El Salvador
Ciudad Barrios is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 8,491. Elevation: 2,779 ft (847 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,491 |
| Population Density | 323 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7667°, -88.2667° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Miguel Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.1 inches (1,984 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ciudad Barrios
Ciudad Barrios is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 8,491. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet (847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.1 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7667°N, 88.2667°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 137 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 90 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 111 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 116 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ciudad Barrios has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Ciudad Barrios
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia | — | — | — | — |
| Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar General Francisco Morazán | — | — | — | — |
| kinder | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar General Francisco Morazán | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Capitán General Gerardo Barrios" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de Carolina | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar San Luis de la Reina | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional San Luis de la Reina | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR CARRIZAL | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Capitán General Gerardo Barrios" | — | — | — | — |
| centro escolar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ciudad Barrios
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ciudad Barrios
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica | ||||
| Museo Winakirika |
Libraries in Ciudad Barrios
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ciudad Barrios
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotels in Ciudad Barrios
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ciudad Barrios
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ciudad Barrios
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ciudad Barrios
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ciudad Barrios
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Barrios
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ciudad Barrios
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small 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 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 |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | 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 Marcos De Ocotepeque 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 |
Post Offices in Ciudad Barrios
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador |
Treatment Centers in Ciudad Barrios
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Barrios
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| IEAPES Isleta | |
| Iglesdia de Ciudad Barrios | |
| Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas | |
| Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas | |
| Iglesia Apostólica de La Fe en Cristo Jesús | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Católica San Miguel Arcángel | |
| Iglesia de Belén | |
| Iglesia de Las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia Elim | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Apóstoles y Profetas | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia La Luz del Mundo | |
| Iglesia Parroquial San Simón Apóstol | |
| Iglesia Principe de Paz | |
| La Cruz del Calvario | |
| Tabernáculo Biblico Bautista | |
| Templo Evangélico Luz y Amor |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ciudad Barrios?
Ciudad Barrios has a population of 8,491 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ciudad Barrios?
Ciudad Barrios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.1 inches.