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Nahuizalco, El Salvador
Sonsonate Department · El Salvador
Nahuizalco is a small city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador with a population of 7,358. Elevation: 1,785 ft (544 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Nahuizalco
Nahuizalco is a municipality in the Sonsonate department of El Salvador. It lies on the "flowers route", 9 km from Sonsonate and 74 km from San Salvador, at 540 m above sea level on the southern part of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range. Per the population and housing census of 2007, Nahuizalco has 49,081 residents.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,358 |
| Population Density | 555 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7775°, -89.7367° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Sonsonate Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nahuizalco
Nahuizalco is a small city in El Salvador (Sonsonate Department) with a population of 7,358. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet (544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7775°N, 89.7367°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 | 40 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 142 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 14 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 48 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Nahuizalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Nahuizalco
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Eduardo Salaverría | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Católico Pablo VI | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Estado de Israel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Parroquial San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Anal Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Nahuizalco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Católico Cristo Crucificado | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón El Cerrito | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Sabana de San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Doctor José Ciro Brito | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Reverendo Luis Serrano Llorente" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nahuizalco
5 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 |
Museums in Nahuizalco
| 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 Nahuizalco
| 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 Nahuizalco
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Nahuizalco
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nahuizalco
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nahuizalco
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nahuizalco
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nahuizalco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Nahuizalco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nahuizalco
14 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 |
| 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 |
Treatment Centers in Nahuizalco
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nahuizalco
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Campamento BethelChurch | |
| Iglesia Bautista El Sinaí | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Catarina de Alejandría | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Monte Oreb |
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What is the population of Nahuizalco?
Nahuizalco has a population of 7,358 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 555 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nahuizalco?
Nahuizalco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.