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Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador

Usulután · El Salvador

Puerto El Triunfo is a small city in Usulután, El Salvador with a population of 19,074. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,074 Population 293/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.3 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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People

Population19,074
Density293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.3 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population19,074
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates13.2833°, -88.5500°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceUsulután
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.3 inches (1,887 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto El Triunfo

Puerto El Triunfo is a small city in El Salvador (Usulután) with a population of 19,074. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Climate in Puerto El Triunfo

Puerto El Triunfo has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1720 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.6° 30.7
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 20.1° / 35.9° 28.8
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 21.9° / 37° 71.9
Apr 29°C / 84°F 24° / 37° 51.0
May 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 35.3° 181.9
Jun 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 33.5° 271.1
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.1° / 33.6° 152.2
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 33.1° 220.5
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31.8° 260.0
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.5° 227.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 20.9° / 31.7° 146.9
Dec 26°C / 79°F 19.2° / 32.1° 77.8
Puerto El Triunfo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above El Salvador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.7 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates13.2833°N, 88.5500°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 29 km
Aug 27, 2012 126 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.3 127 km
Jun 14, 1995 120 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.6 130 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 60 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 82 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 69 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 74 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 124 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 75 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 65 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 115 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 30 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 100 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 149 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 111 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 24 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 107 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 22 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 93 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.3 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA Earthquake 6.3 m 127 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 106 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 29 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 96 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 111 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 80 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taburete (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 17 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 17 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 24 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 25 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 32 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 47 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 54 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 70 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 92 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 95 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 98 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 100 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 111 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 126 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 12.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Puerto El Triunfo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Puerto El Triunfo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar de Puerto El Triunfo
Parvularia de Puerto El Triunfo
Centro Escolar Fe y Alegría de Puerto El Triunfo
Centro Escolar
C. E. Hacienda EL Tercio, Cantón San José
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Farmers Markets in Puerto El Triunfo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Nº 1
Mercado Municipal Nº 2
Mercado Regional de Usulutan

Hotels in Puerto El Triunfo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motel Jardín

Restaurants in Puerto El Triunfo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Ranchon

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto El Triunfo

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Airports Near Puerto El Triunfo

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium 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
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos 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

Treatment Centers in Puerto El Triunfo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholico

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto El Triunfo

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas
Iglesia Biblica Bautista
Iglesia Estrella de David
Iglesia Monte Sión
Iglesia Pentecostés
Iglesia Profética de la Ciudad de Sión
Iglesia Puerta del Cielo
Parroquia de Puerto El Triunfo
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 Puerto El Triunfo

What is the population of Puerto El Triunfo?

Puerto El Triunfo has a population of 19,074 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto El Triunfo?

Puerto El Triunfo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches.

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