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Nueva Esparta, El Salvador
La Unión · El Salvador
Nueva Esparta is a small town in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 2,528. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Nueva Esparta
Nueva Esparta is a municipality in the northeasternmost zone of El Salvador, inside La Unión Department. The municipality is politically divided into the central Pueblo Nueva Esparta, six outlying canton communities and 31 caserios.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,528 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7836°, -87.8386° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Unión |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.8 inches (1,951 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nueva Esparta
Nueva Esparta is a small town in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 2,528. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 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 76.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 33.3 sq mi (86.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7836°N, 87.8386°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 121 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 94 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 132 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 150 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Nueva Esparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Nueva Esparta
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia de Nueva Esparta | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nueva Esparta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nueva Esparta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Winakirika |
Libraries in Nueva Esparta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nueva Esparta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal y Correos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos |
Clinics in Nueva Esparta
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nueva Esparta
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Esparta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nueva Esparta
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Archaga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flefil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos 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 |
| Talanguita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nueva Esparta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nueva Esparta
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Lislique | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Apóstoles y Profetas de El Salvador | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Estandarte de la Palabra Abierta Monte Horeb | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Remanente Fiel Apóstoles y Profetas | |
| Iglesia Parroquial Santiago Apóstol | |
| Salón de Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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What is the population of Nueva Esparta?
Nueva Esparta has a population of 2,528 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nueva Esparta?
Nueva Esparta 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 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.8 inches.