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Pasaquina, El Salvador

La Unión · El Salvador

Pasaquina is a small town in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 2,149. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,149 Population 19/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.1 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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People

Population2,149
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.1 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population2,149
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates13.5844°, -87.8411°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceLa Unión
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.1 inches (1,857 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pasaquina

Pasaquina is a small town in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 2,149. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.1 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Pasaquina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above El Salvador avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area114.0 sq mi (295.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates13.5844°N, 87.8411°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.1"
92% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 107 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 119 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 109 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 91 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 116 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 127 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 101 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 112 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 51 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 105 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 105 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 105 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 50 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 126 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 131 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 98 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 148 km
Dec 14, 1996 66 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 140 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 97 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 286 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 844 107 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 122 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 149 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 36 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 41 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 54 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 65 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 71 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 72 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 73 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 77 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 102 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 108 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 131 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 134 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 143 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 154 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in Coldest
November 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Pasaquina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in October to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pasaquina

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar
Colegio Luterano Monte Sión
Centro Escolar Pasaquina
Escuela Parvularia Nacional Pasaquina
José Francisco Barrundia
Escuela El Picacho
Escuela El Caragual
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Museums in Pasaquina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Winakirika

Libraries in Pasaquina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Pasaquina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Alejo
Mercado Municipal Nº 1
Mercado Municipal Nº 2
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado Municipal y Correos

Hotels in Pasaquina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Clinics in Pasaquina

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud de Pasaquina

Bus Stations in Pasaquina

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus a Santa Rosa $1
Parqueo El Amatillo

Gas Stations in Pasaquina

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Pasaquina

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Airports Near Pasaquina

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon 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
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Juan AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pasaquina

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del 7a Dia
Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de Dios Tabernáculo Mahanain
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia Luterana La Santísima Trinidad
Salón de Retiros y Usos Múltiples Parroquial San Sebastián
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová

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 Pasaquina

What is the population of Pasaquina?

Pasaquina has a population of 2,149 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 114.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pasaquina?

Pasaquina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches.

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