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Jocoro, El Salvador

Morazán · El Salvador

Jocoro is a small town in Morazán, El Salvador with a population of 4,298. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,298 Population 175/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.2 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Jocoro

Jocoro

Jocoro is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador.

People

Population4,298
Density175/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.2 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population4,298
Population Density175 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates13.6167°, -88.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceMorazán
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.2 inches (1,885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jocoro

Jocoro is a small town in El Salvador (Morazán) with a population of 4,298. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.2 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Climate in Jocoro

Jocoro 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
Jocoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above El Salvador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates13.6167°N, 88.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 94 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 147 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 100 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 91 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 89 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 143 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 123 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 144 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 95 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 82 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 64 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 67 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 110 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 92 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 91 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 110 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 86 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 116 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 84 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 4 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 94 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 122 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 147 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 37 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 48 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 53 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 54 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 54 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 56 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 59 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 86 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 89 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 112 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 139 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 150 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Coldest
November 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Jocoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in October to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Jocoro

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Parvularia
Centro Escolar Jorge Washington
Flamenco School
Centro Escolar "Cantón San Juan"
Centro Escolar de Yucuaiquin
Centro Escolar de Comacarán
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Museums in Jocoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
East Regional Museum
East Regional Museum
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Winakirika

Libraries in Jocoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Jocoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Alejo
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado San Miguel 2
Mercado San Nicolas
Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2
Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4

Restaurants in Jocoro

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claire's Food
La pupusa Gorda
Los Fogoneros Restaurante
Pollo Campestre
Pupusería Rebeca

Cafes in Jocoro

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Los Pericos

Clinics in Jocoro

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud de El Divisadero
Unidad de Salud de Jocoro
Unidad de salud El Divisadero

Gas Stations in Jocoro

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Alba
Gasolinera Boston
Gasolinera Texaco
TEXAS 46

Banks in Jocoro

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja de Credito Jocoro
Promerica Bank

Breweries in Jocoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Industrias La Constancia San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Jocoro

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha El Hoyo
Plaza de Toros Municipal

Airports Near Jocoro

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca 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
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jocoro

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Jocoro

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita El Calvario
Iglesia Adventista 7° Dia
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA SAN JUAN
Iglesia Catolica Canton Flamenco
Iglesia Católica Caserío El Jicaro
IGLESIA CATOLICA SAN JUAN
Iglesia de Apóstoles y Profetas
Iglesia de Las Asambleas de Dios
Iglesia de Santa Lucía
Iglesia El Sinai Loma Tendida
Iglesia Parroquial
Iglesia Parroquial de Yucuaiquin
Parroquia San Felipe Jocoro

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 Jocoro

What is the population of Jocoro?

Jocoro has a population of 4,298 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 24.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jocoro?

Jocoro 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 79°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.2 inches.

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