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Santiago Nonualco, El Salvador
La Paz Department · El Salvador
Santiago Nonualco is a small city in La Paz Department, El Salvador with a population of 9,490. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago Nonualco
Santiago Nonualco is a municipality in La Paz department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,490 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5167°, -88.9500° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Paz Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.9 inches (2,003 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago Nonualco
Santiago Nonualco is a small city in El Salvador (La Paz Department) with a population of 9,490. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.9 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Santiago Nonualco
Santiago Nonualco 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 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5167°N, 88.9500°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 | 60 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 61 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Vicente (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 21 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 44 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 82 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Santiago Nonualco has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Santiago Nonualco
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Cantón San José Obrajuelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Osorio Hijos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parvularia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Espíritu Santo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Timoteo Lievano | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Francisco Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón San José Obrajuelos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago Nonualco
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 |
Museums in Santiago Nonualco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Ex Casa Presidencial | ||||
| Museo de Historia Militar "Cuartel El Zapote" | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| National Palace of El Salvador | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum |
Libraries in Santiago Nonualco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Asamblea Legislativa "Doctor y Presbítero Isidro Menéndez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santiago Nonualco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Mercadito Altavista | |||||
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| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado de Tecoluca | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal "Modelo" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Belloso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Panchimalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Marcos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ex Cuartel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |||||
| Mercado San Jacinto | |||||
| Mercado Tineti | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado |
Restaurants in Santiago Nonualco
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santiago Nonualco
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santiago Nonualco
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santiago Nonualco
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santiago Nonualco
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santiago Nonualco
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santiago Nonualco
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Nonualco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Roque Molina | ||
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Santiago Nonualco
24 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 Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas 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 Santiago Nonualco
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador • San Rafael Obrajuelo |
Treatment Centers in Santiago Nonualco
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica El Hermano de Asís | ||
| Clínica Medica Bethania | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| Edificio Barcelona | ||
| Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Instituto Salvadoreño de Rehabilitación Integral | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Policlínica Central | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud de San Marcos | ||
| Unidad de Salud Santo Tomas | ||
| Unidad médica ISSS San Jacinto |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago Nonualco
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de San José Obrajuelo | |
| Ermita de San José Obrajuelo | |
| Ermita San Pedro Marir | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro Nonualco | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Vida Eterna, Misión Centroamericana | |
| Iglesia San Rafael Arcángel | |
| Parroquia Santiago Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santiago Nonualco?
Santiago Nonualco has a population of 9,490 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 46.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago Nonualco?
Santiago Nonualco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.9 inches.