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Tacuba, El Salvador
Ahuachapán · El Salvador
Tacuba is a small city in Ahuachapán, El Salvador with a population of 5,055. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tacuba
Tacuba is a district in the Ahuachapán Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,055 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.9011°, -89.9297° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | Ahuachapán |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.8 inches (1,772 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tacuba
Tacuba is a small city in El Salvador (Ahuachapán) with a population of 5,055. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Tacuba
Tacuba 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 2307 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 88.9 sq mi (230.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9011°N, 89.9297°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 64 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apaneca Range (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 33 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 59 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Tacuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tacuba
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Cuesta de Gavilán | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Los Orantes | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Cantón San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Palopique | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Las Cureñas | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educativo Canton El Sincuyo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Caserio El Naranjito Canton El Sincuyo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Santa Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Colonia Las Palmeras, Cantón San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Los Hernández | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Caserío Guayaltepec | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tacuba
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa Radio El Salvador | banda, grupero | MP3 | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Plenitud Radio | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Tacuba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la cultura | ||||
| El Museo | ||||
| Germinal Museo de la Imprenta | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnografía | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Tacuba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Sonsonate Centro | 0.0 | |||||
| Fotocopias El Centro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tacuba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Feria Gastronómica Juayúa | |||||
| Mega Plaza | |||||
| Mega Plaza Sonsonate | |||||
| Mercadito El Ángel | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Ataco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Apaneca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nahuizalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Martin de Porres | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal Ex Rastro | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés | |||||
| Plaza San Andrés II | |||||
| Tortodromo |
Hotels in Tacuba
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tacuba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tacuba
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tacuba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tacuba
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| El Jocotillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Zapote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tacuba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FUNTER |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tacuba
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Getsemaní El Rosario | |
| Iglesia Tacuba | |
| Oratorio María Auxiliadora | |
| Oratorio Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Oratorio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Oratorio San José El Carrizal | |
| Oratorio San Nicolas Obispo | |
| Oratorio Santa Teresita | |
| Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in El Salvador
26 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tacuba
What is the population of Tacuba?
Tacuba has a population of 5,055 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 88.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tacuba?
Tacuba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.