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Cojutepeque, El Salvador
Cuscatlán · El Salvador
Cojutepeque is a mid-size city in Cuscatlán, El Salvador with a population of 48,411. Elevation: 2,743 ft (836 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Cojutepeque
Cojutepeque is the capital city of El Salvador's Cuscatlán department. It also served as the capital of El Salvador for several years. It also serves as the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of Cojutepeque. Its population is estimated at 70,000 people with about 85% living in the urban areas of the municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,411 |
| Population Density | 3,988 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7197°, -88.9331° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Cuscatlán |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.2 inches (1,962 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cojutepeque
Cojutepeque is a mid-size city in El Salvador (Cuscatlán) with a population of 48,411. The city sits at an elevation of 2,743 feet (836 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Cojutepeque
Cojutepeque 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 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7197°N, 88.9331°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 | 66 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 80 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ilopango (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 14 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 18 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 39 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 77 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Cojutepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and February the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Cojutepeque
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Modelo Adventista CAZ | College | — | — |
| MEGATEC Zacatecoluca | College | — | — |
| Universidad Católica de El Salvador - Cabañas | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de El Salvador Facultad Multidisciplinaria Paracentral | University | — | — |
| UPAN | University | — | — |
Schools in Cojutepeque
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Mercedes La Ceiba | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Néstor Salamanca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de la Primera Iglesia Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio "Jardín Montessori de Cojutepeque" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Miraflores Arriba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palvularia José Cupertino Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Teniente Coronel José Carlos Flores Benitez | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional San Emigdio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Profesor Francisco Adolfo Blandón | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Paraíso de Osorio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbana Mixta Colonia Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Estado de Israel | — | — | — | — |
| School Centre Manuel Antonio Quintanilla | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Felipe Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Educational Complex Rafael Cabrera | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Escolar Monte San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Luis Pastor Argueta | — | — | — | — |
| School center Rafael Barraza Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escuela Candelario Cuéllar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia María Bedoya Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cojutepeque
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Cojutepeque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum |
Libraries in Cojutepeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cojutepeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Panchimalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado |
Hotels in Cojutepeque
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cojutepeque
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cojutepeque
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cojutepeque
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cojutepeque
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cojutepeque
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cojutepeque
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cojutepeque
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cojutepeque
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cojutepeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Cojutepeque
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium 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 Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cojutepeque
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de correos de San Rael Cedros |
Treatment Centers in Cojutepeque
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Policlínica Central | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud de San Marcos | ||
| Unidad de Salud Santo Tomas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cojutepeque
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventist Church | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo- Cojutepeque | |
| Church of Jerusalén | |
| Ermita Concepción | |
| Ermita San Rafael La Loma | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Cojutepeque III | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Bautista | |
| Iglesia Católica Municipal | |
| Iglesia de Paraíso de Osorio | |
| Iglesia de Mercedes La Ceiba | |
| Iglesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia de San Emigdio | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael Cedros | |
| Iglesia de San Ramón | |
| Iglesia de Santa Cruz Analquito | |
| Iglesia El Calvario |
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What is the population of Cojutepeque?
Cojutepeque has a population of 48,411 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 3,988 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cojutepeque?
Cojutepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.