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Sociedad, El Salvador

Morazán · El Salvador

Sociedad is a small town in Morazán, El Salvador with a population of 1,770. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,770 Population 39/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.7 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Sociedad

Sociedad

Sociedad is a municipality in the Morazán department of El Salvador. It lies between La Unión and San Miguel, both of which are departments of El Salvador.

People

Population1,770
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain77.7 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population1,770
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates13.7000°, -88.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceMorazán
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation77.7 inches (1,973 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sociedad

Sociedad is a small town in El Salvador (Morazán) with a population of 1,770. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 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 77.7 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Sociedad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above El Salvador avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area45.7 sq mi (118.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates13.7000°N, 88.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.7"
104% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,319 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 100 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 100 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 87 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 100 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 148 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 132 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 80 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 149 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 99 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 72 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 73 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 119 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 96 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 98 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 114 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 121 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 92 km
Feb 2, 2001 68 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 142 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 133 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 281 km
2001 Iris Category 4 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 844 100 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 131 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 42 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 52 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 57 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 58 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 59 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 63 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 63 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 81 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 89 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 94 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 112 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 121 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 138 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 142 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 13.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 11.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Sociedad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sociedad

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Canton Tablón
Centro Escolar Dr. Ramón Rosa
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Museums in Sociedad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica
East Regional Museum
East Regional Museum
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Regional de Oriente
Museo Winakirika

Libraries in Sociedad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Sociedad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado Municipal y Correos
Mercado San Miguel 2
Mercado San Nicolas
Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2
Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4

Clinics in Sociedad

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud

Breweries in Sociedad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Industrias La Constancia San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Sociedad

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha El Hoyo
Plaza de Toros Municipal

Airports Near Sociedad

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Chepona AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Juan AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sociedad

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Familiar
Electrolab Medic
Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab
Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud
Unidad de Salud La Presita

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sociedad

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia Católica de El Tablón
Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Elevation
301 m (988 ft)
Area
59.8 km² (23.1 mi²)
Founded
1875

🇸🇻 About El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Population 6,420,744
Area 21,040 km²
GDP (USD) $33,853,940,000
GDP per capita $5,365
HDI 0.678
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 67.7%
Urban population 74.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +503
TLD .sv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in El Salvador

26 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 3 The Day of the Cross Día de la Cru
May 7 Soldiers' Day Día del Soldado
May 10 Father's Day Día del Padre
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Aug 1 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 2 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 3 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 4 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 5 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 6 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 7 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 1 Children's Day Día del niño
Oct 12 Ethnic Pride Day Día de la raza
Nov 2 Day of the Dead El día de los difuntos
Nov 7 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 8 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 9 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 10 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 11 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 12 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 13 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 21 Day of the Queen of Peace Dia de la Reina de la Paz
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noche Buena
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Fin de año

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sociedad

What is the population of Sociedad?

Sociedad has a population of 1,770 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 45.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sociedad?

Sociedad 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 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches.

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