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San Vicente, El Salvador
San Vicente Department · El Salvador
San Vicente is a mid-size city in San Vicente Department, El Salvador with a population of 41,504. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Vicente
San Vicente is a municipality in the San Vicente department of El Salvador. It was founded by 50 Spanish families in 1635 under the Tempisque tree, which is still standing today.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,504 |
| Population Density | 402 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6411°, -88.7846° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Vicente Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Vicente
San Vicente is a mid-size city in El Salvador (San Vicente Department) with a population of 41,504. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in San Vicente
San Vicente 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 103.2 sq mi (267.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6411°N, 88.7846°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 79 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 67 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Vicente (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 29 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 56 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 94 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Vicente has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Vicente
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Antonia Galindo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Urbanización Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Cristiano Reverendo Juan Bueno | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Doctor José Rosa Pacas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial de San Vicente | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Formación Docente San Vicente | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Parvularia de Nuevo Tepetitán | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Dr. Justo Aguilar | - | - | - | - |
| Marcelino García Flamenco | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Concepcion de Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Francisco Agua Fria | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nacional Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Norberto Marroquin | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Doctor Darío González | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educativo "Pedro Pablo Castillo" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Vicente
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 Vicente
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Vicente
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Tecoluca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán |
Hotels in San Vicente
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Vicente
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Vicente
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Vicente
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Vicente
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Vicente
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Vicente
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Vicente
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Vicente
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Vicente
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Vicente
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Vicente
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Vicente
28 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 |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Vicente
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador | |
| Postal Officce Flores |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Vicente
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar | |
| Capilla de la Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Catedral de San Vicente | |
| Centro Cristiano Canaán | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7° día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Bautista Oasís de Amor | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Catolica Concepcion | |
| Iglesia Católica de San Pedro Agua Caliente | |
| Iglesia Católica de Verapaz | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia de Amos | |
| Iglesia de San Cayetano Istepeque | |
| Iglesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia de Santa Elena | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia El Santuario |
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What is the population of San Vicente?
San Vicente has a population of 41,504 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 402 people per square mile, spread across 103.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Vicente?
San Vicente has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.