# Sociedad District, Morazán Sur, Morazán Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/sociedad/

District · Morazán Sur 

# Sociedad

Sociedad is a district of El Salvador in Morazán Sur, Morazán Department. It covers **119.7 km²**. 30 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 120km²
- 2mapped services
- 377 mtypical elevation

## Where is Sociedad?

Sociedad lies in [Morazán Sur](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/), [Morazán Department](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/), [El Salvador](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/). It borders 8 other districts: [Anamorós](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/la-union/la-union-norte/anamoros/), [Cacaopera](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-norte/cacaopera/), [Corinto](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-norte/corinto/), [Jocoro](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/jocoro/), [Lislique](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/la-union/la-union-norte/lislique/), [Lolotiquillo](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/lolotiquillo/), [San Francisco Gotera](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/san-francisco-gotera/) and [Santa Rosa de Lima](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/la-union/la-union-norte/santa-rosa-de-lima/). By area it is the 48th largest of 266 districts in El Salvador. It covers 16.3% of [Morazán Sur](https://wherepedia.org/el-salvador/morazan/morazan-sur/). The centre of Sociedad is about 128 km in a straight line from San Salvador, the capital. It is about 12 km from San Francisco, the main town of Morazán Sur. The centre point is at 13.7094° N, 87.9985° W.

Source: [National mapping agency via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-slv).

## Things to see in and around Sociedad

### Nearby, outside Sociedad

- CERRO EL COROBAN · nature reserve, Lolotiquillo7.9 km
- CERRO EL TABANCO · nature reserve, Lolotiquillo8.4 km
- Museo Winakirika · museum, Cacaopera11 km
- Gruta del Espíritu Santo · archaeological site, Corinto13 km
- Cueva del Duende · cave, Corinto14 km
- MINAS DE ORO SAN CARLOS MORAZAN · archaeological site, San Carlos15 km
- CUEVAS DE MINAS DE ORO · archaeological site, San Carlos16 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Sociedad

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/El_Salvador
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+503
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 115 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 characters (CP ####)

### Nearest airports

- Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola85 km
- Toncontín Airport (TGU) · Tegucigalpa93 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:07, sunset around 17:26).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Sociedad

Open gazetteers list **30 villages, towns and localities** in Sociedad. The largest with a recorded population: Sociedad (1,770). Settlements here lie between about 256 m and 770 m above sea level (median 377 m).

- Barrio Centro
- Barrio El Calvario
- Barrio El Coco
- Cacahuatalejo
- Calpules
- Candelaria
- Casas Viejas
- Colonia Las Flores
- El Apintal
- El Carrizal
- El Peñón
- El Rotillo
- El Tablon
- El Tablón
- Gigante
- La Frutilla
- La Joya
- La Labranza
- La Peñita
- Las Ánimas
- Los Martínez
- Los Reyes
- Montañita
- Monte Mayor
- Piedra Parada
- Portillo Los Carrillo
- Quebrada Honda
- San Felipe
- Sitio Marriburria
- Sociedad

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Sociedad

Named natural and historic features inside Sociedad, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Los Flores

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Cerro Ocotepeque · 1,039 m
- Cerro El Tizate · 747 m
- Cerro El Gavilán · 730 m
- Cerro Los Coyotes · 525 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Sociedad and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Morazán Sur, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (246 mm) and the driest Jan (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 3 

Feb 28 3 

Mar 29 6 

Apr 29 34 

May 28 190 

Jun 27 199 

Jul 27 136 

Aug 27 186 

Sep 26 246 

Oct 26 215 

Nov 26 41 

Dec 26 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sociedad

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Biocenter · Jocoro 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.61295&mlon=-88.02539#map=17/13.61295/-88.02539) 

Bank Caja de Credito Jocoro · Jocoro 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.61447&mlon=-88.02346#map=17/13.61447/-88.02346) 

ATM Banco Cuscatlan · San Miguel 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.49447&mlon=-88.17396#map=17/13.49447/-88.17396) 

Petrol pump TEXAS 46 · Jocoro 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.62121&mlon=-87.98923#map=17/13.62121/-87.98923) 

Hotel Hotel y Restaurante La Perla · Cacaopera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.77242&mlon=-88.07797#map=17/13.77242/-88.07797) 

Mall Proveedores Orientales · Santa Rosa de Lima 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.63099&mlon=-87.89149#map=17/13.63099/-87.89149) 

School Centro Escolar Dr. Ramón Rosa · Sociedad 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.69961&mlon=-88.00916#map=17/13.69961/-88.00916) 

College CENTRO ESCOLAR · Santa Rosa de Lima 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.61877&mlon=-87.97983#map=17/13.61877/-87.97983) 

Police station POLICIA · Corinto 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.80827&mlon=-87.97027#map=17/13.80827/-87.97027) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sociedad

Places mapped inside Sociedad in open map data, by type.

- Schools2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Morazán Sur

- Chilanga
- Delicias de Concepción
- El Divisadero
- Gualococti
- Guatajiagua
- Jocoro
- Lolotiquillo
- Osicala
- San Carlos
- San Francisco Gotera
- San Simón
- Sensembra
- Yamabal
- Yoloaiquín

## Quick answers

- Where is Sociedad?In Morazán Sur, Morazán Department, El Salvador
- What borders Sociedad?Anamorós, Cacaopera, Corinto, Jocoro, Lislique, Lolotiquillo, San Francisco Gotera and Santa Rosa de Lima
- What is there to see in Sociedad?CERRO EL COROBAN, CERRO EL TABANCO, Museo Winakirika, Gruta del Espíritu Santo
- What time zone is Sociedad in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Sociedad?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Sociedad?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sociedad?30 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sociedad?Settlements lie between 256 m and 770 m
- What is the highest point in Sociedad?Cerro Ocotepeque (1,039 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sociedad?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sociedad?Biocenter, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sociedad?Caja de Credito Jocoro, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sociedad?Banco Cuscatlan, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sociedad?TEXAS 46, about 9.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Sociedad?SV08002013 (OCHA common operational dataset)