El Salvador

Port of Acajutla (SV AQJ)

UN/LOCODE
SV AQJ
Harbor size
Very small
Nearest city
Acajutla
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
El Salvador
Port of Acajutla, El Salvador © Roberto Alas · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
13.5833, -89.8333 (13°35′N 89°50′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Poor
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
20.1 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions

Acajutla operates as a working harbor in El Salvador, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Acajutla.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Acajutla located?
Acajutla is a seaport in El Salvador.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Acajutla?
The UN/LOCODE for Acajutla is SV AQJ.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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