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El Congo, El Salvador
Santa Ana Department · El Salvador
El Congo is a small city in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 8,905. Elevation: 2,779 ft (847 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Congo
El Congo is a city and municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,905 |
| Population Density | 252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9089°, -89.4958° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Santa Ana Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.5 inches (1,714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Congo
El Congo is a small city in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 8,905. The city sits at an elevation of 2,779 feet (847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9089°N, 89.4958°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 46 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 132 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Coatepeque Caldera (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 16 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 29 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 55 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Congo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in El Congo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar El Congo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nacional de El Congo | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nacional de El Congo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near El Congo
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 El Congo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| Casa-Museo Hermanas Chacón | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Museo Tecleño |
Libraries in El Congo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública David Granadino | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Congo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| 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 Municipal de Santa Tecla | |||||
| Mercado Provisional | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in El Congo
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Congo
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Congo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Congo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Congo
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Congo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Congo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in El Congo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Congo
17 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 |
| Cucuyagua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Zapote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Congo
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Rehabilitación para Alcohólicos Casa de Milagros o Alcance Victoria | ||
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Congo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de El Congo | |
| Iglesia Sión AD El Congo |
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What is the population of El Congo?
El Congo has a population of 8,905 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 252 people per square mile, spread across 35.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Congo?
El Congo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.