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El Tránsito, El Salvador
San Miguel Department · El Salvador
El Tránsito is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 9,485. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About El Tránsito
El Tránsito is a municipality in the department of San Miguel, El Salvador. According to the official census of 2016, it has a population of 21,093 inhabitants. It limits the north with the municipality of San Rafael Oriente; to the east with the municipality of San Miguel and the lagoon of El Jocotal; to the southeast with the municipality of Jucuarán; to the southwest with the municipality of Concepción Batres; and to the west with the municipality of Ereguayquín.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,485 |
| Population Density | 562 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3500°, -88.3500° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Miguel Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tránsito
El Tránsito is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 9,485. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3500°N, 88.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.3 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 6.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 126 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 47 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 95 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 84 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 94 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 111 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Tránsito has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Tránsito
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar 14 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Monseñor Oscar Arnulfo Romero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Campamento de Dios | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Tránsito
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Tránsito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Farmers Markets in El Tránsito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE EL TRIUNFO | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Triunfo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Regional de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Restaurants in El Tránsito
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Tránsito
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Tránsito
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Tránsito
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Tránsito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in El Tránsito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near El Tránsito
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large 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 Platanar 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 |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Tránsito
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos De EL Salvador |
Treatment Centers in El Tránsito
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholico | ||
| Centro de Salud Familiar | ||
| Electrolab Medic | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud La Presita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Tránsito
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| iglesia catolica | |
| Iglesia La Luz del Mundo | |
| Iglesia La Luz del Mundo | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Eterno | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Candelaria | |
| Salón Del Reino De Los Testigos De Jehová |
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What is the population of El Tránsito?
El Tránsito has a population of 9,485 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 562 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tránsito?
El Tránsito 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 76°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.