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Santa Tecla

Decide whether to visit or live in Santa Tecla, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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

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Should I visit Santa Tecla?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Santa Tecla month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Tecla are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and June the wettest (about 355 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 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)
January29.017.21311.1
February29.817.31511.5
March30.218.32811.8
April29.419.09411.7
May27.519.625610.6
June26.119.23559.0
July27.719.118010.9
August27.019.226810.5
September26.219.03209.8
October26.018.72449.3
November26.818.19510.3
December28.117.52210.8

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What is being reported around Santa Tecla

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People and places shaping Santa Tecla

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Thecla

    Early Christian saint after whom Santa Tecla is named

Local business and employers

  • Santa Tecla BC

    Basketball club based in Santa Tecla

  • Santa Tecla F.C.

    Football club based in Santa Tecla

  • Inter Santa Tecla

    Professional football club based in Santa Tecla

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Santa Tecla yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Neo‑Gothic Church of Our Lady of Carmel

    New‑Gothic church in the centre of Santa Tecla, construction completed in 1914

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01 · Overview

Santa Tecla, in brief

Santa Tecla is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Santa Tecla took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Santa Tecla

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Santa Tecla

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Santa Tecla

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Santa Tecla

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Santa Tecla

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08 · Questions

Questions about Santa Tecla

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Tecla

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Santa Tecla located and what are its coordinates?

Santa Tecla is situated in El Salvador at geographic coordinates 13.6774, -89.2833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santa Tecla?

Santa Tecla has a recorded population of approximately 124,694 and observes the America/El_Salvador time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Santa Tecla?

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

04 · Q&A

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