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Apopa

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

No current travel alerts; recent update removed information about Tropical Storm Cristina. Travelers should stay informed of local conditions and follow standard precautions.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Apopa month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Apopa are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and June the wettest (about 270 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.320.3511.1
February34.320.7711.4
March35.321.81211.8
April34.922.66311.6
May32.722.817110.6
June30.322.22709.0
July32.422.313710.9
August31.822.319010.5
September30.622.02289.8
October30.021.62209.4
November30.921.09110.4
December32.520.61410.8

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What is being reported around Apopa

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People and places shaping Apopa

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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1824

    The people of Apopa, were a part of the department of San Salvador from June 12, 1824, until March 9, 1836, when it transferred to the federal district of the Central American Federation until June 30, 1839, when it again returned to a municipality of the northern district of San

  2. Documented history · 1860

    As a municipality, Apopa by November 14, 1860, had a population of 2194.

  3. Documented history · 1865

    To cooperate in their acquisition, the General President of the Republic Don Gerardo Barrios by act of January 28, 1865, made Apopa head of the northern district with jurisdiction over San Martin, Nejapan and Tonacatepeque.

  4. Documented history · 1874

    On March 7, 1874, during the administration of Field Marshal Don Santiago Gonzales Apopa was awarded the title of Villa Apopa.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Noe Canjura

    Salvadoran poet born in Apopa in 1922.

Historical figures

  • Gerardo Barrios

    President of El Salvador who, by act of 28 January 1865, made Apopa head of the northern district.

  • Santiago González

    Field Marshal who, on 7 March 1874, awarded Apopa the title Villa Apopa.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Apopa at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Apopa Bypass

    Road project that will connect the Northern Trunk Highway and the Gold Highway, bypassing the city of Apopa.

  • Plaza Mundo Apopa

    Prominent commercial plaza in Apopa.

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01 · Overview

Apopa, in brief

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02 · History

How Apopa took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Apopa

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Apopa

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Apopa

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Apopa

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Apopa

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08 · Questions

Questions about Apopa

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Frequently Asked Questions about Apopa

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01 · Q&A

Where is Apopa located and what are its coordinates?

Apopa is situated in El Salvador at geographic coordinates 13.8072, -89.1792 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Apopa?

Apopa has a recorded population of approximately 112,158 and observes the America/El_Salvador time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Apopa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Apopa include es-SV, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

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