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Conchagua, El Salvador
La Unión · El Salvador
Conchagua is a small town in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 3,034. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Conchagua
Conchagua is a district in the La Unión department of El Salvador. It contains the Conchagua volcano. The Airport of the Pacific is being built in the district.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,034 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3078°, -87.8647° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Unión |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.0 inches (1,803 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Conchagua
Conchagua is a small town in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 3,034. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.0 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Conchagua
Conchagua 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 | 79.5°F |
| 47% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3078°N, 87.8647°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 91 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 6 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tigre, Isla el (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 48 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 135 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 136 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Conchagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in October to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Conchagua
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Mario Gómez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Conchagua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Farmers Markets in Conchagua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Alejo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 |
Hotels in Conchagua
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Conchagua
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Conchagua
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Conchagua
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción 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 |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Conchagua
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Belén de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia católica caserío La Paz | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia Parroquial Santiago Apóstol | |
| Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of Conchagua?
Conchagua has a population of 3,034 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Conchagua?
Conchagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.0 inches.