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Nueva Guadalupe, El Salvador

San Miguel Department · El Salvador

Nueva Guadalupe is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 5,798. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

5,798 Population 658/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.9 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Nueva Guadalupe

Nueva Guadalupe

Nueva Guadalupe is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador with nearly 9000 inhabitants in 2018.

People

Population5,798
Density658/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain77.9 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population5,798
Population Density658 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates13.5333°, -88.3500°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSan Miguel Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation77.9 inches (1,978 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Guadalupe

Nueva Guadalupe is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 5,798. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 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.

Nueva Guadalupe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above El Salvador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Population Density658/sq mi
Coordinates13.5333°N, 88.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.9"
105% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 63 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 65 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 110 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 87 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 61 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 130 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 107 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 54 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 59 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 144 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 87 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 94 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 57 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 115 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 59 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 121 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 138 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 57 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 81 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 241 km
2001 Iris Category 3 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 185 124 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 63 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 115 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 135 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 7 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 11 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 17 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 18 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 23 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 50 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 53 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 78 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 81 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 82 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 93 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 104 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 105 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 135 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Nueva Guadalupe 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").

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Museums in Nueva Guadalupe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
East Regional Museum
East Regional Museum
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Regional de Oriente

Libraries in Nueva Guadalupe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Nueva Guadalupe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan
Mercado Municipal
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

Breweries in Nueva Guadalupe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Industrias La Constancia San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Guadalupe

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha El Hoyo
Plaza de Toros Municipal

Airports Near Nueva Guadalupe

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Juan AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nueva Guadalupe

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Nueva Guadalupe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Parroquial
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador

🇸🇻 About El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Population 6,420,744
Area 21,040 km²
GDP (USD) $33,853,940,000
GDP per capita $5,365
HDI 0.678
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 67.7%
Urban population 74.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +503
TLD .sv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in El Salvador

26 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 3 The Day of the Cross Día de la Cru
May 7 Soldiers' Day Día del Soldado
May 10 Father's Day Día del Padre
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Aug 1 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 2 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 3 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 4 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 5 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 6 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 7 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 1 Children's Day Día del niño
Oct 12 Ethnic Pride Day Día de la raza
Nov 2 Day of the Dead El día de los difuntos
Nov 7 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 8 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 9 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 10 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 11 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 12 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 13 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 21 Day of the Queen of Peace Dia de la Reina de la Paz
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noche Buena
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Fin de año

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nueva Guadalupe

What is the population of Nueva Guadalupe?

Nueva Guadalupe has a population of 5,798 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 658 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Guadalupe?

Nueva Guadalupe 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.

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