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Izalco, El Salvador
Sonsonate Department · El Salvador
Izalco is a small city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with a population of 19,197. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Izalco
Izalco is a town and a municipality in the Sonsonate department of El Salvador. Volcan Izalco is an icon of the country of El Salvador, a very young volcano on the flank of Santa Ana volcano. From when it was born in 1770 until 1966, it was in almost continuous eruption and was known as the "lighthouse of the Pacific." Since then it has been nearly inactive.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,197 |
| Population Density | 283 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7447°, -89.6731° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Sonsonate Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Izalco
Izalco is a small city in El Salvador (Sonsonate Department) with a population of 19,197. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 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 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Izalco
Izalco has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2271 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7447°N, 89.6731°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 | 33 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 134 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 15 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Ana (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 13 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 41 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 68 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Izalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Izalco
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Pedro F. Cantor | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar República de China | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Mario C. Marroquín | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Salomón David González | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Parroquial Presbítero Salvador Castillo Solórzano | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón El Zapote | — | — | — | — |
| Kinder Nacional de Izalco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Izalco | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar José Quetglas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Canton Tapalshucut Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo "Canton Plan de Amayo" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Izalco
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 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 | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 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 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Izalco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente |
Libraries in Izalco
| 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 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Izalco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| 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 Santa Ana Edificio 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in Izalco
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Izalco
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Izalco
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Izalco
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Izalco
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Izalco
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Izalco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Izalco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Izalco
14 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Post Offices in Izalco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador |
Treatment Centers in Izalco
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Izalco
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cofradia del Justo Juez | |
| Hermita Virgen de los Remedios | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia adventista del septimo dia | |
| Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas “Quebrada Española” | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia Parroquial de Los Dolores | |
| Parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo | |
| Templo HJN |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Izalco
What is the population of Izalco?
Izalco has a population of 19,197 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 67.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Izalco?
Izalco 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 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.