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Coatepeque, El Salvador

Santa Ana Department · El Salvador

Coatepeque is a small city in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 5,773. Elevation: 2,480 ft (756 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

5,773 Population 118/sq mi density
2,480 ft Elevation 756 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
70.0 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Coatepeque

Coatepeque

Coatepeque is a district in the municipality of Santa Ana Este in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. It is above El Congo, south of the department's capital and is bordered by the department of La Libertad in the East.

People

Population5,773
Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain70.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation2,480 ft (756 m)
Population5,773
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation2,480 ft (756 m)
Coordinates13.9286°, -89.5042°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSanta Ana Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation70.0 inches (1,777 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coatepeque

Coatepeque is a small city in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 5,773. The city sits at an elevation of 2,480 feet (756 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 70.0 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Coatepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,480 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above El Salvador avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,480 ft (756 m)
Area49.0 sq mi (126.8 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates13.9286°N, 89.5042°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.0"
84% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,691 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M6.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 134 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 127 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 84 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 68 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 141 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 76 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 137 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 137 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 92 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 127 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 121 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 109 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 103 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 83 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 90 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 125 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 98 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 129 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 107 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 1 181 km
2001 Iris Category 4 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 48 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 134 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Coatepeque Caldera (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 8 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 16 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 20 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 31 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 31 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 32 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 38 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 42 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 57 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 58 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 60 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 60 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 65 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 67 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 12.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 11.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 13.7 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Coatepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Coatepeque

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Capitan Gral. Gerardo Barrios
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Radio Stations near Coatepeque

23 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
Femenina AAC 128 kbps
Plenitud Radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Coatepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la cultura
Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana
CWMuseo de la Moneda
Museo
Museo "Stanley H. Boggs"
Museo Ajá
Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca"
Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA
Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Joya De Cerén
Museo Regional de Occidente

Libraries in Coatepeque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Centro0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro0.0
Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios0.0
Biblioteca Pública David Granadino0.0

Farmers Markets in Coatepeque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ex-Mercado de Carnes
Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores
Feria Gastronómica Juayúa
Mega Plaza
Mega Plaza Sonsonate
Mercadito El Ángel
Mercado Central
Mercado Colón
Mercado de Pulgas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado
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 San Juan Opico
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2
Mercado Provisional
Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro
Placita Izalqueña
Plaza San Andrés
Plaza San Andrés II
Tiangue de San Juan Opico
Tortodromo

Restaurants in Coatepeque

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rascor Original

Breweries in Coatepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas
Paris Hilton Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Coatepeque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coatepeque

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Coatepeque

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FUNTER

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coatepeque

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia del Santo Niño de Atocha

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Elevation
777 m (2,549 ft)
Area
126.8 km² (48.9 mi²)

🇸🇻 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 Coatepeque

What is the population of Coatepeque?

Coatepeque has a population of 5,773 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 49.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coatepeque?

Coatepeque 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 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches.

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