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Texistepeque, El Salvador

Santa Ana Department · El Salvador

Texistepeque is a small town in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador with a population of 2,401. Elevation: 1,365 ft (416 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,401 Population 35/sq mi density
1,365 ft Elevation 416 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.7 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Texistepeque

Texistepeque is a local district in the municipality of Santa Ana Norte in the Santa Ana department of western El Salvador. It lies in the center of the department, north of Santa Ana and south of Metapán and Masahuat. It was founded by the Poqomam Maya peoples and conquered by the Pipil people of Cuzcatlan until the Spanish conquest. The meaning of its name comes from the Nawat language and means place of eggs or alternatively mountain of eggs; from Nawat teksis (eggs), and tepec or tepet (mountain) which indicates a place name.

People

Population2,401
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain62.7 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Population2,401
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Coordinates14.1333°, -89.5000°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSanta Ana Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.7 inches (1,592 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Texistepeque

Texistepeque is a small town in El Salvador (Santa Ana Department) with a population of 2,401. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Texistepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above El Salvador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area69.1 sq mi (179.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates14.1333°N, 89.5000°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 137 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 80 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 106 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 149 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 81 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 139 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 144 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 131 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 73 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 148 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 98 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 121 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 119 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 88 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 106 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 90 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 147 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 1 201 km
2001 Iris Category 4 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 70 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 139 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 15 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 17 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 25 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 30 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 34 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 37 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 41 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 42 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 46 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 48 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 49 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 50 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 54 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 57 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
August 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Texistepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Texistepeque

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Canton Costa Rica
Centro Escolar Salvador Martínez Figueroa
Centro Escolar Cantón El Ángel
Centro Escolar Caserío Las Cuevitas, Cantón El Ángel
Centro Escolar Caserío El Mojón
Centro Escolar José María Salazar España
Centro Escolar "Caserío El Mojón, Cantón La Piedrona"
Centro Escolar Masahuat
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Radio Stations near Texistepeque

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Que Buena 88.9 MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa Radio El Salvador banda, grupero MP3
Radio Láser Inglés AAC 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
Radio Sonora 104.5 FM 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
La Urbana 94.9 MP3 128 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
Radio Salem 92.5 christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM catholic, christian AAC+ 32 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
Plenitud Radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Texistepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana
CWMuseo de la Moneda
Museo "Stanley H. Boggs"
Museo Ajá
Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca"
Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA
Museo del Arte Trifinio El Salvador
Museo Regional de Occidente

Libraries in Texistepeque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Centro0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública David Granadino0.0

Farmers Markets in Texistepeque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores
Mercado
Mercado Colón
Mercado de Pulgas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2
Mercado Provisional

Restaurants in Texistepeque

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Nopales
Texis

Dentists in Texistepeque

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental

Gas Stations in Texistepeque

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Joya
Puma

Banks in Texistepeque

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACACI de R.L.

Breweries in Texistepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas
Paris Hilton Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Texistepeque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Texistepeque

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Texistepeque

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de El Salvador

Churches & Religious Organizations in Texistepeque

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de San Esteban
Iglesia del Calvario
Iglesia Macedonia Asambleas de Dios
Iglesia RHEMA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)
Area
179.0 km² (69.1 mi²)

🇸🇻 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 Texistepeque

What is the population of Texistepeque?

Texistepeque has a population of 2,401 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 69.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Texistepeque?

Texistepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.7 inches.

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