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Juayúa, El Salvador
Sonsonate Department · El Salvador
Juayúa is a small city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with a population of 9,936. Elevation: 3,402 ft (1,037 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Juayúa
Juayúa is a city and municipality in the Sonsonate department of El Salvador. It is a small town up in the mountains, founded in 1577. Juayua is located in the western part of El Salvador, about 50 miles from San Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,936 |
| Population Density | 250 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,402 ft (1,037 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8414°, -89.7456° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Sonsonate Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.0 inches (1,828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Juayúa
Juayúa is a small city in El Salvador (Sonsonate Department) with a population of 9,936. The city sits at an elevation of 3,402 feet (1,037 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.0 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,402 ft (1,037 m) |
| Area | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8414°N, 89.7456°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 | 147 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 17 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 13 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 50 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Juayúa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Juayúa
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Espíritu Santo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fray Bartolomé de las Casas | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Juan Enrique Festallozi | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar “Doctor Francisco Antonio Reyes” | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "Asentamiento Buena Vista" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Los Anizales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nacional de Juayúa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "San Juan de Dios" | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educativo Dr. Camilo Arévalo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristiano Bunder | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Presbítero José Luis Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Cantón La Puente | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "La Pretoria", Cantón Taltapanca | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "La Cubano" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "La Concepción" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "Palo Verde" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Juayúa
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Juayúa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| 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 Regional de Occidente |
Libraries in Juayúa
| 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 Pública David Granadino | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Juayúa
| 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 Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Mercado Provisional | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in Juayúa
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Juayúa
54 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Juayúa
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Juayúa
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Juayúa
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Juayúa
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Juayúa
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Juayúa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Juayúa
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Juayúa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Juayúa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Juayúa
15 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 |
| Esquipulas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Juayúa
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Juayúa | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficinas de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Juayúa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Juayúa
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Antigua Iglesia de Salcoatitán | |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Iglesia Apostalica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus | |
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios Vida Nueva | |
| Iglesia de Dios en El Salvador | |
| Iglesia de La Asunción | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Salcoatitán | |
| Iglesia Evangélica del Príncipe de Paz | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Príncipe de Paz | |
| Iglesia Josué | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová de Juayúa |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Juayúa
What is the population of Juayúa?
Juayúa has a population of 9,936 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 39.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Juayúa?
Juayúa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.0 inches.