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Mejicanos, El Salvador
San Salvador Department · El Salvador
Mejicanos is a large city in San Salvador Department, El Salvador with a population of 160,317. Elevation: 2,139 ft (652 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Mejicanos
Mejicanos is a district of San Salvador Centro municipality in the San Salvador department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 160,317 |
| Population Density | 18,772 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7240°, -89.1880° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Salvador Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.3 inches (1,887 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mejicanos
Mejicanos is a large city in El Salvador (San Salvador Department) with a population of 160,317. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet (652 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Mejicanos
Mejicanos 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 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7240°N, 89.1880°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 | 42 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 94 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Salvador (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 12 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 16 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 50 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Mejicanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Mejicanos
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complejo Educativo República del Japón | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Comunidad Serpas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Externado San José | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Guadalupano | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional General Francisco Morazan | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar España | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Albert Camus | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Fernando Llort | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Francisco Menéndez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Antonio Najarro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Cristiano "Reverendo Juan Bueno" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Theodor Herlz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Theodor Herlz | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Amalia Viuda De Meneńdez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Domingo Savio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Maristas San Alfonso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 22 de Junio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar República Dominicana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parvularia Dolores Castellanos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Salesiana Domingo Savio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Rehabilitacion para Ciegos Eugenia de Dueñas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Salvador Mugdan | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Marie Paul | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangelico Centroamericano | — | — | — | — |
| CIPC | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jesus Obrero | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista de San Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Católico San Agustín | — | — | — | — |
| INFRAMEN | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mejicanos
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 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 | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC |
Museums in Mejicanos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa-Museo Hermanas Chacón | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo de Arte de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Militar "Cuartel El Zapote" | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Joya De Cerén | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Antropología "David J. Guzmán" | ||||
| Museo Tecleño | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| National Palace of El Salvador | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue |
Libraries in Mejicanos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana | 0.0 | |||||
| Antiguo Cuscatlan Municipal Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UEES | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Asamblea Legislativa "Doctor y Presbítero Isidro Menéndez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital USAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nuevo Cuscatlán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca P. Florentino Idoate, S. J. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UFG | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades Colonia Zacamil | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mejicanos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Farmers Market | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercadito Altavista | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado del Mar, Puerto de La Libertad | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Modelo" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Belloso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apopa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ayutuxtepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Panchimalco | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Tecla | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ex Cuartel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Nacional de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |||||
| Mercado San Jacinto | |||||
| Mercado Tineti | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico |
Hotels in Mejicanos
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mejicanos
48 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mejicanos
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mejicanos
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mejicanos
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mejicanos
17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mejicanos
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mejicanos
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mejicanos
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mejicanos
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mejicanos
17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mejicanos
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mejicanos
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mejicanos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Cuscatlán | ||
| Estadio Roque Molina | ||
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Mejicanos
24 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 |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Mejicanos
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arte y cosmética Dental | ||
| Avante Centro Medico Especializado | ||
| Casa de Rehabilitación para Alcohólicos Casa de Milagros o Alcance Victoria | ||
| Centro Médico | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica El Hermano de Asís | ||
| Clínica Fudem Flor Blanca | ||
| Clínica Medica Bethania | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima | ||
| Clínica pediátrica Dr. Ángel Duarte | ||
| Clínica y Laboratorio Profamilia Miralvalle | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| Dentalkey | ||
| Edificio Barcelona | ||
| Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Gastroclínica Colonia Médica | ||
| Instituto Salvadoreño de Rehabilitación Integral | ||
| Laboratorio Central Dr. Max Bloch | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Lab-Center | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Medicos Oftalmologos | ||
| Policlínica Central | ||
| Tecnolab Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud de San Marcos | ||
| Unidad de Salud Santo Tomas | ||
| Unidad médica ISSS San Jacinto | ||
| Urologo El Salvador - Dr. Herbert Ayala |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mejicanos
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla a San Martín de Porres | |
| Capilla Capilla Divino Niño | |
| Capilla católica Virgen de Los Dolores | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo - Mejicanos | |
| Comunidad de Adoración | |
| Convento Franciscano | |
| Iglesia Adventista Central de San Salvador | |
| Iglesia Bethesda | |
| Iglesia Católica Virgen del Tránsito | |
| Iglesia Celebrad | |
| Iglesia Cristiana El Estrado del Señor | |
| Iglesia Cristiana El Redil | |
| Iglesia de Jesús Manso y Humilde de Corazón | |
| Iglesia del Evangelio de la Gracia de El Salvador (IDEG) | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia El Monte Sinai | |
| Iglesia Evangélica El Dios de Israel | |
| Iglesia Luterana La Resurrección | |
| Iglesia Nación de Dios Internacional | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal |
Quick Facts
Around Mejicanos
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mejicanos
53 places within 15 km
- • Playa El Valle
- • Punta Anones
- • Punta Chaltipa
- • Punta Champaloma
- • Punta Cinco Tiros
- + 7 more
- • Fisura o Boca Erupitva
- • Galería de Arte Saravia
- • PremiumArt Gallery
- • 764
- • Cerro Amatepeque
- • Cerro Caluco
- • Cerro Chiguatenango o Mesagalco
- • Cerro Chulo
- + 17 more
- • Teleferico San Jacinto
- • Acceso Desprendimiento de las Colinas 2001
- • cerro El Sarten
- • Deslave de las Colinas 2001
- • Ecoparque El Espino
- • Mirador
- + 10 more
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What is the population of Mejicanos?
Mejicanos has a population of 160,317 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 18,772 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mejicanos?
Mejicanos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches.