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La Unión, El Salvador
La Unión · El Salvador
La Unión is a small city in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 26,807. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About La Unión
La Unión is a municipality in La Unión Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,807 |
| Population Density | 481 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3392°, -87.8433° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Unión |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.8 inches (1,773 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a small city in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 26,807. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in La Unión
La Unión 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3392°N, 87.8433°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 95 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 4 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tigre, Isla el (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 50 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 136 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 136 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and February the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in La Unión
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megatec La Unión - itca-fepade | University | — | — |
Schools in La Unión
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Profesor Raúl Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Colonia Belén | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar República de Honduras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbana Mixta Unificada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Unionense de Formación Integral Veritas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia María Luisa Marcía | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de Niñas Victoria Zelaya | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Barrio Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Brisas del Golfo | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo José Pantoja Hijo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de la Unión | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de Club de Leones | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Unión
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in La Unión
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Farmers Markets in La Unión
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Alejo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 |
Hotels in La Unión
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Unión
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Unión
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Unión
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Unión
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Unión
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Unión
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Unión
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Unión
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Nacional |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Unión
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios de La Profecía Universal | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Alfa y Omega | |
| Iglesia La Luz del Mundo | |
| Iglesia San Carlos Borronco | |
| Parroquia Fátima | |
| Parroquia San Antonio | |
| Templo Asambleas de Dios Aposento Alto | |
| Templo de Adoración Apóstoles y Profetas |
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 26,807 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 481 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.