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Jucuapa, El Salvador
Usulután · El Salvador
Jucuapa is a small city in Usulután, El Salvador with a population of 10,601. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Jucuapa
Jucuapa is a district of the municipality of Usulután Norte in the department of Usulután, El Salvador. According to the official census of 2024, it has a population of approximately 17,696 inhabitants. Jucuapa is the capital of the municipality of Usulután Norte.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,601 |
| Population Density | 761 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5167°, -88.3833° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Usulután |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.9 inches (1,978 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jucuapa
Jucuapa is a small city in El Salvador (Usulután) with a population of 10,601. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.9 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Jucuapa
Jucuapa has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1642 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5167°N, 88.3833°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 121 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 60 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tigre, El (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 74 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 101 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 106 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Jucuapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Jucuapa
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Miguel Ángel García | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de Jucuapa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parvularia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Padre Arturo D'Onofrio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Profesora Ana Rogelia Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Ernesto Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Susana Rodríguez Vda. de Duke | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Jacqueline Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Saúl Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Miguel Ángel García | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Jucuapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Libraries in Jucuapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jucuapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| 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 |
Hotels in Jucuapa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jucuapa
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jucuapa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jucuapa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jucuapa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Jucuapa
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Jucuapa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Jucuapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in Jucuapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near Jucuapa
26 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 |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small 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 |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos 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 |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Jucuapa
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 Jucuapa
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Comunidad Cristiana Asamblea de Dios | |
| Iglesia Católica Central | |
| Iglesia de San Buenaventura | |
| Iglesia Divino Rostro deJesús | |
| LUZ DEL MUNDO | |
| Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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What is the population of Jucuapa?
Jucuapa has a population of 10,601 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 761 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jucuapa?
Jucuapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.9 inches.