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Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador
La Unión · El Salvador
Santa Rosa de Lima is a small city in La Unión, El Salvador with a population of 13,249. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima is a municipality in La Unión Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,249 |
| Population Density | 267 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6247°, -87.8936° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Unión |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.1 inches (1,857 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima is a small city in El Salvador (La Unión) with a population of 13,249. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.1 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima 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 1521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 49.7 sq mi (128.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6247°N, 87.8936°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 105 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 80 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 125 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Rosa de Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in October to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.1").
Museums in Santa Rosa de Lima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Winakirika |
Libraries in Santa Rosa de Lima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa de Lima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Alejo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal y Correos |
Hotels in Santa Rosa de Lima
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Rosa de Lima
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Rosa de Lima
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Rosa de Lima
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Rosa de Lima
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa de Lima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Rosa de Lima
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Archaga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | 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 |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa de Lima
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Santa Rosa | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7a Dia | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7a Dia | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Rosa de Lima
What is the population of Santa Rosa de Lima?
Santa Rosa de Lima has a population of 13,249 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 49.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Lima?
Santa Rosa de Lima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches.