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Santa Elena, El Salvador
Usulután · El Salvador
Santa Elena is a small city in Usulután, El Salvador with a population of 5,887. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a city and district located in the Usulután Department of El Salvador. Historically recognized as a major center for tobacco processing, it is a significant urban district within the municipality of Usulután Este.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,887 |
| Population Density | 278 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3833°, -88.4167° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Usulután |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a small city in El Salvador (Usulután) with a population of 5,887. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 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 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3833°N, 88.4167°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.3 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 6.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 118 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 46 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 101 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Usulutan (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 76 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 102 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 103 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Santa Elena
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complejo Educativo "Profesor Lisandro Arévalo" | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santa Elena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE EL TRIUNFO | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Triunfo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Regional de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Restaurants in Santa Elena
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Elena
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Elena
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Elena
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Elena
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Elena
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Elena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near Santa Elena
22 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 |
| 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 Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Elena
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholico | ||
| Centro de Salud Familiar | ||
| Electrolab Medic | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Jesucristo | |
| Iglesia de Santa Elena | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Luz |
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What is the population of Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a population of 5,887 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 278 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena 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 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.