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Sensuntepeque, El Salvador
Cabañas · El Salvador
Sensuntepeque is a small city in Cabañas, El Salvador with a population of 20,386. Elevation: 2,303 ft (702 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque is a city and district in the Cabañas Department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department and principal town in the area. Sensuntepeque is located about 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of the capital, San Salvador, at an altitude of 820 metres (2,690 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 20,386 |
| Population Density | 172 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8758°, -88.6273° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Cabañas |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.4 inches (1,941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque is a small city in El Salvador (Cabañas) with a population of 20,386. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet (702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.4 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.5°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Area | 118.3 sq mi (306.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8758°N, 88.6273°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 103 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 92 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 51 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 74 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 108 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Sensuntepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Sensuntepeque
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Sotero Lainez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Centro América | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar de San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Sensuntepeque | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Catolico Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Fermin Velasco | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Sensuntepeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sensuntepeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián |
Hotels in Sensuntepeque
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sensuntepeque
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sensuntepeque
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sensuntepeque
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sensuntepeque
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sensuntepeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sensuntepeque
34 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 |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | 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 |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas 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 |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sensuntepeque
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de El Calvario | |
| Iglesia de Guacotecti | |
| Iglesia de Santa Bárbara | |
| Iglesia de Santa Barbara | |
| Iglesia El Volcán |
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sensuntepeque
What is the population of Sensuntepeque?
Sensuntepeque has a population of 20,386 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 118.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sensuntepeque?
Sensuntepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.4 inches.