Port of La Union (SVLUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Union (UN/LOCODE SVLUN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in El Salvador, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 13.3333° N, 87.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Fishing
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- El Salvador
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Union
Where is Port of La Union located?
Port of La Union is a seaport located in El Salvador, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 13.3333° N, 87.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Union?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Union is SVLUN — country code SV, location code LUN.
How deep is Port of La Union?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Union has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of La Union require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of La Union, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of La Union?
Port of La Union is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Union have?
Port of La Union is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Union are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →