Port of Acajutla (SVAQJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Acajutla (UN/LOCODE SVAQJ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in El Salvador, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 13.5833° N, 89.8333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- El Salvador
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Acajutla
Where is Port of Acajutla located?
Port of Acajutla is a seaport located in El Salvador, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.5833° N, 89.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Acajutla?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Acajutla is SVAQJ — country code SV, location code AQJ.
How deep is Port of Acajutla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Acajutla has an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Acajutla require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Acajutla.
What type of harbor is Port of Acajutla?
Port of Acajutla is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Acajutla have?
Port of Acajutla is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Acajutla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →