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Santa Ana, El Salvador
Santa Ana Department · El Salvador
Santa Ana is a large city in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 176,661. Elevation: 2,116 ft (645 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Ana
Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, after the capital of San Salvador. It is located 64 kilometers northwest of San Salvador, the capital city. Santa Ana has approximately 250,760 (2024) inhabitants and serves both as the capital of the department of Santa Ana and as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. For its administration the municipality is divided into 35 colonias (neighborhoods) and 318 small villages.
People
Climate
| Population | 176,661 |
| Population Density | 1,144 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9883°, -89.5569° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Santa Ana Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.0 inches (1,777 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Ana
Santa Ana is a large city in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 176,661. The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet (645 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.0 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Santa Ana
Santa Ana has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.3°C), the coldest is Dec (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2027 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 154.5 sq mi (400.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9883°N, 89.5569°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 | 55 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 143 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Singuil, Cerro (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 17 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 40 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Ana
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Búnker | University | - | , |
| Centro de Desarrollo Integral y Formación Vocacional para la Prevención de la Violencia | College | - | , |
| Colegio Centro Psicopeda Gogico | College | - | , |
| Instituto Especializado de Educación Superior | University | - | , |
| Instituto Nacional de el Refugio | College | - | , |
| Instituto Nacional de Santa Ana | University | - | , |
| Liceo Cristiano El Shaddai | College | - | , |
| Universidad Autonoma de Santa Ana | University | - | , |
| Universidad Autonoma de Santa Ana | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica de El Salvador | University | - | , |
| Universidad de El Salvador - Facultad Multidisciplinaria de Occidente | University | - | , |
| Universidad Modular Abierta | University | - | , |
Schools in Santa Ana
57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Rafael Álvarez Lalinde | - | - | - | - |
| British Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Católico María Consoladora del Carpinello | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Experimental Tomás Medina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesor Martín Romeo Monterrosa Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Medalla Milagrosa | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educativo Capitán General Gerardo Barrios | - | - | - | - |
| Interamerican School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Arnoldo Sermeño | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bautista | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Centro Cristiano | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adventista John Nevins Andreus | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar José Mariano Méndez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Club de Leones | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Francisco Morazán | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Guadalupano | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Florinda B González | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Desarrollo Integral Santa Bárbara | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Pinar de Granada | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Leopoldo Meyer Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar José Antonio Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Diocesano Madre del Salvador | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar José Martí | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar "Canton Flor Amarilla" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Salesiano San José | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar República de Venezuela | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado Montesori | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Católico San Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Santaneco | - | - | - | - |
| Ciudad de Los Niños | - | - | - | - |
| Tomás Medina | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar República de Venezuela | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Santa Ana California | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Anglicano San Rafael Arcangel | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Transito Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quiñónez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Santa Lucía | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nazareño | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Napoleón Ríos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José Obrero | - | - | - | - |
| Nuevo Liceo Panamericano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santaneca de Enseñanza Especializada | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa María | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Betsaida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Ciencias Empresariales de El Salvador | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bilingue Salman de Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Las Asambleas de Dios | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO ESCOLAR "CASERIO EL MIRADOR, C/ EL PORTEZUELO" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Napoleón Ríos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Humberto Quintero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Federico Videz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Católico Santa Maria Goreti | - | - | - | - |
| Hogar Santa Maria Goreti (internado) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Josė | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar José Lucio Martinez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Basilea e Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Ana
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 Santa Ana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana | ||||
| CWMuseo de la Moneda | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo "Stanley H. Boggs" | ||||
| Museo Ajá | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca" | ||||
| Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA | ||||
| Museo Joya De Cerén | ||||
| Museo Regional de Occidente |
Libraries in Santa Ana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública David Granadino | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Ana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado de Pulgas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Arce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Izalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nahuizalco | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2 | |||||
| Mercado Provisional | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Placita Izalqueña | |||||
| Tiangue de San Juan Opico |
Hotels in Santa Ana
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Ana
77 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Ana
29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santa Ana
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Ana
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Ana
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Ana
25 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Ana
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Ana
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Ana
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Ana
29 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Ana
33 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Ana
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Ana
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Ana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas | ||||
| Paris Hilton Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Ana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Ana
16 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 |
| Cucuyagua Airport | - | Small 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 |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Ana
43 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| beneficio de cafe | |
| Capilla San José | |
| Casa de Oración de la Iglesia de Dios | |
| Catedral de Santa Ana | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Ana | |
| De Tal Manera Amó Dios Al Mundo | |
| Iglesia Católica Las Margaritas | |
| Iglesia Catolica San Judas | |
| Iglesia Comunidad | |
| Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana Rey de Gloria | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Iglesia de San José Obrero | |
| Iglesia de San Lorenzo | |
| Iglesia de Santa Bárbara Virgen y Mártir | |
| Iglesia de Santa Lucía | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia El Carmen |
Quick Facts
Around Santa Ana
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Santa Ana
37 places within 15 km
- • Parque Arqueológico Casa Blanca
- • Sitio Arqueológico de Finca Rosita
- • Tazumal
- • Ferrocarril
- • Cerro El Brujo
- • Cerro El Pajal
- • Cerro El Pinalón
- • Cerro El Poterón
- • Cerro El Retiro
- + 21 more
- • Estructura 1-C
- • Estructura 1-D
- • Estructura 1-E
- • Estructura B 1-2
- • El Caracol
- • Finca El Prado
- • Mirador
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Ana
What is the population of Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has a population of 176,661 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 1,144 people per square mile, spread across 154.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches.