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Intipucá, El Salvador

La Unión · El Salvador

Intipucá is a small town in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 3,540. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,540 Population 97/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Intipucá

Intipucá is a small municipality in the southwestern La Unión department of El Salvador.

People

Population3,540
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population3,540
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates13.1969°, -88.0544°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceLa Unión
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Intipucá

Intipucá is a small town in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 3,540. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Climate in Intipucá

Intipucá 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 208.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 258.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 168.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 216.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 382.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.5
Intipucá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above El Salvador avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates13.1969°N, 88.0544°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,973 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 68 km
Aug 27, 2012 126 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.3 131 km
Jun 14, 1995 120 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.6 123 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 135 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 109 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 44 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 109 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 82 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 124 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 84 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 103 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 125 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 46 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 57 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 69 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 145 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 67 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 70 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 96 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 131 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 68 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 75 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 101 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 43 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 46 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 48 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 51 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 51 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 58 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 59 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 96 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 97 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 120 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 126 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 139 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 147 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Intipucá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Intipucá

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Complejo Educativo de Intipucá
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Farmers Markets in Intipucá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Alejo
Mercado Municipal Nº 1
Mercado Municipal Nº 2

Hotels in Intipucá

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azul Surf Club
Blue Dolphin Hotel y Restaurante
Hotel Leones Marinos
Hotel Pacific Paradise
Hotel Torola Bay
La Tortuga Verde
Mar Y Sol
TropiClub

Restaurants in Intipucá

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adela’s Restarant
Area de Restaurantes
Brisas del Mar
Cocteleria Magdalena Seafood Restaurant
El pelicano

Banks in Intipucá

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrícola

Airports Near Intipucá

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Juan AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Intipucá

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas
Iglesia Asambleas de Dios
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de Intipucá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador

🇸🇻 About El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Population 6,420,744
Area 21,040 km²
GDP (USD) $33,853,940,000
GDP per capita $5,365
HDI 0.678
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 67.7%
Urban population 74.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +503
TLD .sv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in El Salvador

26 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 3 The Day of the Cross Día de la Cru
May 7 Soldiers' Day Día del Soldado
May 10 Father's Day Día del Padre
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Aug 1 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 2 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 3 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 4 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 5 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 6 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 7 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 1 Children's Day Día del niño
Oct 12 Ethnic Pride Day Día de la raza
Nov 2 Day of the Dead El día de los difuntos
Nov 7 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 8 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 9 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 10 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 11 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 12 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 13 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 21 Day of the Queen of Peace Dia de la Reina de la Paz
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noche Buena
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Fin de año

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Frequently Asked Questions About Intipucá

What is the population of Intipucá?

Intipucá has a population of 3,540 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Intipucá?

Intipucá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

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