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San Alejo, El Salvador
La Unión · El Salvador
San Alejo is a small city in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 5,149. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About San Alejo
San Alejo is a municipality in the La Unión department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,149 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.4314°, -87.9631° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Unión |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.8 inches (1,773 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Alejo
San Alejo is a small city in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 5,149. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in San Alejo
San Alejo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 97.1 sq mi (251.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4314°N, 87.9631°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 87 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 66 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 121 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 132 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 148 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
San Alejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Alejo
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar República de Argentina | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de San Alejo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de San Alejo | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Cantón San Antonio Silva (CECSAS) | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Desarrollo Infantil (CDI) | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Profesor Luis Armando Robles (CEPLAR) | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Alejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Farmers Markets in San Alejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Hotels in San Alejo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Alejo
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Alejo
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Alejo
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Alejo
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Alejo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Alejo
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Alejo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Alejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near San Alejo
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan 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 |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Alejo
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Familiar | ||
| Electrolab Medic | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás | ||
| Unidad de Salud La Presita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Alejo
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igesia de Nuestra Señora de El Carmen | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Apóstoles y Profetas "Getsemaní" | |
| Iglesia Apostoles y Profetas de El Salvador | |
| Iglesia Bautista Peña de Horeb | |
| Iglesia Católica de Cofradía Nueva | |
| Iglesia Católica de San Antonio Silva | |
| Iglesia de San Alejo | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Parroquia La Presentación del Señor de Yayantique |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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What is the population of San Alejo?
San Alejo has a population of 5,149 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 97.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Alejo?
San Alejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.