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Victoria, El Salvador

Cabañas · El Salvador

Victoria is a small town in Cabañas, El Salvador with a population of 2,023. Elevation: 2,884 ft (879 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2,023 Population 36/sq mi density
2,884 ft Elevation 879 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
76.4 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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About Victoria

Victoria

Victoria is a district in the Cabañas Department of El Salvador. Ciudad Victoria is home to a community-based radio station, Radio Victoria.

People

Population2,023
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain76.4 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Population2,023
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Coordinates13.9500°, -88.6333°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceCabañas
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.4 inches (1,941 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Victoria

Victoria is a small town in El Salvador (Cabañas) with a population of 2,023. The city sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet (879 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.

Victoria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°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 76.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,884 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above El Salvador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,884 ft (879 m)
Area56.7 sq mi (146.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates13.9500°N, 88.6333°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.4"
101% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 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 45 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 111 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 141 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 22 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 121 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 144 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 77 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 17 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 138 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 94 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 121 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 146 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 143 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 90 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 125 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 97 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 123 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 102 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 89 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 1 242 km
2001 Iris Category 4 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 185 106 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 100 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 113 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 30 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 45 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 53 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 53 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 55 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 58 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 58 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 62 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 62 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 75 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 98 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 99 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 108 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 108 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Victoria 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").

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Schools in Victoria

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Nacional de Victoria
Centro Escolar
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Libraries in Victoria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Victoria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián

Stadiums & Teams in Victoria

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Victoria

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Corral De Mulas AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Victoria

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia católica
Iglesia católica
Iglesia de Victoria

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Area
306.3 km² (118.2 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 Victoria

What is the population of Victoria?

Victoria has a population of 2,023 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Victoria?

Victoria 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.

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