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San Sebastián, El Salvador
San Vicente Department · El Salvador
San Sebastián is a small city in San Vicente Department, El Salvador with a population of 7,333. Elevation: 2,264 ft (690 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a municipality in the San Vicente department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,333 |
| Population Density | 1,157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7333°, -88.8333° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Vicente Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.5 inches (1,994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a small city in El Salvador (San Vicente Department) with a population of 7,333. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet (690 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.5 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7333°N, 88.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 77 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 78 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 25 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 50 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 87 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Sebastián
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complejo educativo canton el provenir | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO RDVOLAR EL CANTO EL PARAISO | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR CATOLICO SAN JOSE LA LABOR | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar la Santa Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Florencia Rivas | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional San Rafael Cedros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Artes Douglas Antonio Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Federico González | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de San Sebastián | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Rancho Quemado | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Jerónimo Abarca | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Tomás Alva Edison | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Sebastián
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Libraries in San Sebastián
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Sebastián
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán |
Restaurants in San Sebastián
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Sebastián
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Sebastián
30 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 |
| Azacualpa 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 Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Sebastián
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| Policlínica Central |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| iGLESIA APOSTOLES Y PROFETAS LA LABOR | |
| Iglesia de El Calvario | |
| Iglesia de El Calvario | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de San Lorenzo | |
| Iglesia de San Sebastián | |
| Iglesia El portico de Salomon | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Neftali cornejo | |
| IGLESIA SAN LABOR JOSE LALADOR | |
| Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzmán | |
| Parroquia Central de San sebastian | |
| Salon del testio de jehova |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Sebastián?
San Sebastián has a population of 7,333 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 1,157 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Sebastián?
San Sebastián 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 76°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.5 inches.