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San Juan Opico, El Salvador
La Libertad Department · El Salvador
San Juan Opico is a small city in La Libertad Department, El Salvador with a population of 7,127. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan Opico
San Juan Opico is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,127 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8761°, -89.3597° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Libertad Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.5 inches (1,714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan Opico
San Juan Opico is a small city in El Salvador (La Libertad Department) with a population of 7,127. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in San Juan Opico
San Juan Opico 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 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 84.5 sq mi (218.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8761°N, 89.3597°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 45 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 119 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Salvador (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 17 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 29 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 40 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Juan Opico has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Juan Opico
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Rafael Menjivar Ochoa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Agua Zarca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sacramento | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe John Frank Adams | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Capacitación Adventista Salvadoreña ECAS | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar El Principito y la Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Católico San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Diocesano San Juan Evangelista | — | — | — | — |
| Centro escolar hacienda Chanmico | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR CASERÍO SANTA BÁRBARA, CANTÓN JOYA DE CERÉN | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rafael Menjivar Ochoa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Santos Novoa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Castro Valladares | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Gustavo Castro Valladares | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Loma de Andalucía | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan Ernesto de Bedout | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR "CASERÍO EL CHILAR, C/AGUA ESCONDIDA" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan Opico
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | — | AAC | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Juan Opico
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| Casa-Museo Hermanas Chacón | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo Ajá | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo de Arte de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Cihuatán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Militar "Cuartel El Zapote" | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Joya De Cerén | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Antropología "David J. Guzmán" | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Tecleño | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| National Palace of El Salvador | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue |
Libraries in San Juan Opico
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana | 0.0 | |||||
| Antiguo Cuscatlan Municipal Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UEES | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Asamblea Legislativa "Doctor y Presbítero Isidro Menéndez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital USAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal San Jose los sitios | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nuevo Cuscatlán | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca P. Florentino Idoate, S. J. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública David Granadino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UFG | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de La Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades Colonia Zacamil | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan Opico
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Dueñas | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Modelo" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Belloso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apopa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ayutuxtepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Arce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Tecla | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ex Cuartel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Monserrat | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Nacional de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Provisional | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |||||
| Mercado San Jacinto | |||||
| Mercado Tineti | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico |
Restaurants in San Juan Opico
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Juan Opico
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Juan Opico
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan Opico
15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Juan Opico
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Juan Opico
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan Opico
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan Opico
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Juan Opico
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Juan Opico
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Opico
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Cuscatlán | ||
| Estadio Roque Molina | ||
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near San Juan Opico
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Zapote Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Juan Opico
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador, Oficina San Juan Opico |
Treatment Centers in San Juan Opico
29 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arte y cosmética Dental | ||
| Avante Centro Medico Especializado | ||
| Casa de Rehabilitación para Alcohólicos Casa de Milagros o Alcance Victoria | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica El Hermano de Asís | ||
| Clínica Fudem Flor Blanca | ||
| Clínica Medica Bethania | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima | ||
| Clínica pediátrica Dr. Ángel Duarte | ||
| Clínica y Laboratorio Profamilia Miralvalle | ||
| Dentalkey | ||
| Edificio Barcelona | ||
| Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional | ||
| Gastroclínica Colonia Médica | ||
| Instituto Salvadoreño de Rehabilitación Integral | ||
| Laboratorio Central Dr. Max Bloch | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Lab-Center | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Medicos Oftalmologos | ||
| Tecnolab Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud de San Marcos | ||
| Unidad de Salud Santo Tomas | ||
| Unidad médica ISSS San Jacinto | ||
| Urologo El Salvador - Dr. Herbert Ayala |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San Juan Opico
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site | Cultural | 1993 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Opico
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo - San Juan Opico | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo - San Juan Opico | |
| ICTAR (tabernaculo de Adoracion y Restauracion) San Juan Opico | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día - ECAS | |
| Iglesia Centro Evangelistico Betel Asambleas De Dios | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los ultimos dias | |
| Iglesia de San Matías | |
| Iglesia Emanuel de las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia la luz del mundo | |
| Iglesia Milej | |
| Iglesia Pentcostal | |
| Iglesia profetica ciudad de Sion, las Victorias | |
| Iglesia profetica la ciudad de Sion | |
| Misión Cristiana Fuego En El Altar | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova | |
| Tabernaculo Biblico Bautista Amigos de Israel "San Juan Opico" |
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What is the population of San Juan Opico?
San Juan Opico has a population of 7,127 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 84.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan Opico?
San Juan Opico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.