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Corinto, El Salvador
Morazán · El Salvador
Corinto is a small town in Morazán, El Salvador with a population of 3,160. Elevation: 2,782 ft (848 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Corinto
Corinto is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador. "La Gruta del Espíritu Santo" is a local tourist attraction, a registered National Monument of petroglyphs. The archaeologist Wolfgang Haberland performed studies in the late 1970s indicating the art belongs to the pre-Classic stage. Although there has been much speculation about the population of the city, it is estimated at 10 thousand people. The cuisine of the region is similar to most of Central America: a lot of fruit, corn tamales, and pupusas.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,160 |
| Population Density | 86 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8108°, -87.9714° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Morazán |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.8 inches (1,951 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Corinto
Corinto is a small town in El Salvador (Morazán) with a population of 3,160. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
| Area | 36.7 sq mi (95.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8108°N, 87.9714°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 113 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 102 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 118 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 143 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Corinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Corinto
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Doctor Arturo Romero | — | — | — | — |
| centro escolar El Salamo | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Corinto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica | ||||
| Museo Winakirika |
Libraries in Corinto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Corinto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mercado Municipal y Correos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos |
Clinics in Corinto
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Corinto
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Corinto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Corinto
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Archaga Airport | — | Small 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 |
| La Grecia Airport | — | 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 Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Corinto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Corinto |
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What is the population of Corinto?
Corinto has a population of 3,160 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 36.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Corinto?
Corinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.8 inches.