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Suchitoto, El Salvador
Cuscatlán · El Salvador
Suchitoto is a small city in Cuscatlán, El Salvador with a population of 5,735. Elevation: 1,283 ft (391 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Suchitoto
Suchitoto is a district in the Cuscatlán Department, El Salvador that has seen continuous human habitation long before Spanish colonization. Within its municipal territory, Suchitoto holds the site of the original founding of the Villa of San Salvador in 1528 that existed for a short time before the site was abandoned. In more recent times, the municipality has prospered even after the severe effects of civil war in El Salvador that lasted between 1980–1992 and saw the population of Suchitoto decrease from 34,101 people in 1971 to 13,850 by 1992. It has become an important tourist destination partly due to its well conserved colonial architecture and cobblestone roads that provide a sense of Spanish colonial living. This rise in tourism has attracted service sector businesses to open up in the small city including hostels, restaurants, and picturesque cafes. As a result of tourism, many arts and cultural spaces have opened up in Suchitoto that are also providing positive alternative opportunities for youth in the community. According to the 2007 Official Census, the small city has a population of 24,786 people with 7,654 people living in the urban area and 17,132 people living in the rural communities.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,735 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9381°, -89.0278° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Cuscatlán |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.4 inches (1,839 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Suchitoto
Suchitoto is a small city in El Salvador (Cuscatlán) with a population of 5,735. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet (391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.4 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Suchitoto
Suchitoto 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 | 75.3°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 127.1 sq mi (329.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9381°N, 89.0278°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 | 71 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 107 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 30 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 37 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 66 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Suchitoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in Suchitoto
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Profesora Eugenia Cristina Bonilla | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Parvularia Sergio Romero | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Isaac Ruiz Araujo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abel de Jesús Alas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Suchitoto
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Suchitoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arte de El Salvador | ||||
| Museo de Cihuatán | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín" | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Forma | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo Universitario de Antropología | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán | ||||
| National Palace of El Salvador | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| PInacoteca Roque Dalton | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue | ||||
| Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrue |
Libraries in Suchitoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central UEES | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la Asamblea Legislativa "Doctor y Presbítero Isidro Menéndez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital USAM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UFG | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades Colonia Zacamil | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| Comunicación y Desarrollo | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ceiba | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Suchitoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercadito Altavista | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Soyapango | |||||
| Mercado Las Margaritas | |||||
| Mercado Las Palmeras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Belloso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apopa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ayutuxtepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ex Cuartel | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Tiendona | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado municipal Zacamil | |||||
| Mercado Nacional de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | |||||
| Mercado Tineti | |||||
| Placita Ciudad Delgado |
Hotels in Suchitoto
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Suchitoto
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Suchitoto
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Suchitoto
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Suchitoto
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Suchitoto
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Suchitoto
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Suchitoto
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Suchitoto
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Suchitoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jorgito Meléndez |
Airports Near Suchitoto
29 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 |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Suchitoto
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de El Salvador |
Treatment Centers in Suchitoto
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arte y cosmética Dental | ||
| Avante Centro Medico Especializado | ||
| Centro Médico | ||
| Clínica Comunal I.S.S.S. Amatecpec | ||
| Clínica de Ginecologia | ||
| Clínica El Hermano de Asís | ||
| Clínica Fudem Flor Blanca | ||
| Clínica Medica Bethania | ||
| Clínica Medica Roosevelt | ||
| Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima | ||
| Clínica pediátrica Dr. Ángel Duarte | ||
| Clínica y Laboratorio Profamilia Miralvalle | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| Dentalkey | ||
| Edificio Barcelona | ||
| Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Gastroclínica Colonia Médica | ||
| Laboratorio Central Dr. Max Bloch | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Lab-Center | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Salem | ||
| Medicos Oftalmologos | ||
| Policlínica Central | ||
| Tecnolab Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Urologo El Salvador - Dr. Herbert Ayala |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Suchitoto
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios Suchitoto | |
| Iglesia de Azacualpa | |
| Iglesia de San Luis del Carmen | |
| Iglesia de Santa Lucia | |
| Iglesia San Francisco Lempa |
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What is the population of Suchitoto?
Suchitoto has a population of 5,735 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 127.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Suchitoto?
Suchitoto 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 75°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.4 inches.