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San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador
Ahuachapán · El Salvador
San Francisco Menéndez is a small town in Ahuachapán, El Salvador with a population of 1,264. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Francisco Menéndez
San Francisco Menéndez is a district in the Ahuachapán Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,264 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8431°, -90.0158° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Ahuachapán |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.7 inches (1,720 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco Menéndez
San Francisco Menéndez is a small town in El Salvador (Ahuachapán) with a population of 1,264. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.7 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 87.3 sq mi (226.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8431°N, 90.0158°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 68 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Moyuta (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 42 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 55 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
San Francisco Menéndez has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Francisco Menéndez
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Caserio Las Mercedes Canton El Sincuyo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar "Caserío El Martillo, Cantón El Jocotillo" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío El Chino | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Francisco Menéndez
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC |
Museums in San Francisco Menéndez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Museo |
Libraries in San Francisco Menéndez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco Menéndez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Martin de Porres |
Hotels in San Francisco Menéndez
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Francisco Menéndez
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Francisco Menéndez
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Francisco Menéndez
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Francisco Menéndez
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Francisco Menéndez
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Francisco Menéndez
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Francisco Menéndez
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco Menéndez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Francisco Menéndez
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Zapote Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco Menéndez
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Peña de Horeb |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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What is the population of San Francisco Menéndez?
San Francisco Menéndez has a population of 1,264 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 87.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco Menéndez?
San Francisco Menéndez 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 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.7 inches.