Facts about El Salvador
Official languages: Spanish
Capital: San Salvador
Area: 21,040 km²
Population: 6.1 million residents
Population density: 287.65 residents per km²
Currency: USD
Internet TLD: .sv
ISO codes: SV, SLV, 222
The telephone code for El Salvador is +503
El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, is located in an earthquake zone. After a civil war that raged between US-backed right-wing government forces and left-wing guerrillas from 1970 to 1991, the country is still in the process of reconstruction. El Salvador is based on the principles of the market economy.
Flag of El Salvador
The flag of El Salvador is composed of three horizontal stripes, the outermost two of which are dark blue and the middle one is white. These colors are typical of the states of the former United Provinces of Central America, of which El Salvador was a member along with Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The two blue stripes represent the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean surrounding El Salvador, and the white stripe symbolizes peace. In the middle of the white stripe is the national emblem of El Salvador, which uses a triangle to mark the three pillars of the republic – executive, legislative and judicial power. There are also five volcanoes and a red cap, which is meant to commemorate the abolition of slavery. The five blue banners represent the five former members of the province, and the fourteen parts of the laurel wreath mark the individual states.
Biggest Cities of El Salvador by Population
San Salvador is the largest city in El Salvador and serves as the country’s capital. It is located in the department of San Salvador and has a population of around 2 million people. San Salvador is a bustling city with plenty to see and do, from historical sites to modern shopping malls. It is also home to the University of El Salvador, the oldest university in Central America. The city is divided into several districts, each with its own unique attractions, such as museums, parks, churches, art galleries and more.
Santa Ana is El Salvador’s second-largest city and is located in the department of Santa Ana. It has a population of around 250 thousand people and has many attractions such as churches, museums, parks, markets and more. Santa Ana also serves as an important cultural center for El Salvadorans due to its many festivals throughout the year including La Fiesta de Santa Ana which celebrates its patron saint every July 26th. The city also hosts an annual film festival which showcases films from all over Latin America. In addition to its cultural attractions, Santa Ana offers plenty of shopping opportunities for visitors looking for souvenirs or local products such as coffee or crafts made by local artisans.
| # | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | San Salvador, El Salvador | 526,101 | 13.6894 | -89.1872 |
| 2 | Soyapango, El Salvador | 329,819 | 13.7102 | -89.1399 |
| 3 | Santa Ana, El Salvador | 176,772 | 13.9942 | -89.5597 |
| 4 | San Miguel, El Salvador | 161,991 | 13.4833 | -88.1833 |
| 5 | Mejicanos, El Salvador | 160,428 | 13.7403 | -89.2131 |
| 6 | Santa Tecla, El Salvador | 124,805 | 13.6769 | -89.2797 |
| 7 | Apopa, El Salvador | 112,269 | 13.8072 | -89.1792 |
| 8 | Delgado, El Salvador | 71,705 | 13.7242 | -89.1703 |
| 9 | Sonsonate, El Salvador | 59,579 | 13.7189 | -89.7242 |
| 10 | San Marcos, El Salvador | 54,726 | 13.6589 | -89.1831 |
| 11 | Usulutan, El Salvador | 52,021 | 13.35 | -88.45 |
| 12 | Cojutepeque, El Salvador | 48,522 | 13.7167 | -88.9333 |
| 13 | Cuscatancingo, El Salvador | 44,480 | 13.7361 | -89.1814 |
| 14 | San Vicente, El Salvador | 41,615 | 13.6333 | -88.8 |
| 15 | Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | 39,724 | 13.5 | -88.8667 |
| 16 | San Martin, El Salvador | 39,472 | 13.7833 | -88.9167 |
| 17 | Ilopango, El Salvador | 39,001 | 13.7017 | -89.1094 |
| 18 | Ahuachapan, El Salvador | 34,213 | 13.9214 | -89.845 |
| 19 | Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | 33,878 | 13.6649 | -89.2532 |
| 20 | Chalchuapa, El Salvador | 32,393 | 13.9867 | -89.6811 |
| 21 | Quezaltepeque, El Salvador | 28,997 | 13.8312 | -89.2722 |
| 22 | La Union, El Salvador | 26,918 | 13.3369 | -87.8439 |
| 23 | Ayutuxtepeque, El Salvador | 25,537 | 13.7456 | -89.2064 |
| 24 | Acajutla, El Salvador | 22,874 | 13.5928 | -89.8275 |
| 25 | Aguilares, El Salvador | 21,556 | 13.9572 | -89.1897 |
| 26 | Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | 20,497 | 13.8667 | -88.6333 |
| 27 | Chalatenango, El Salvador | 19,475 | 14.0333 | -88.9333 |
| 28 | Izalco, El Salvador | 19,308 | 13.7447 | -89.6731 |
| 29 | Metapan, El Salvador | 19,254 | 14.3333 | -89.45 |
| 30 | San Rafael Oriente, El Salvador | 19,206 | 13.3833 | -88.35 |
| 31 | Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | 19,185 | 13.2833 | -88.55 |
| 32 | La Libertad, El Salvador | 16,966 | 13.4883 | -89.3222 |
| 33 | San Francisco, El Salvador | 16,263 | 13.7 | -88.1 |
| 34 | Sonzacate, El Salvador | 15,557 | 13.7342 | -89.7147 |
| 35 | Santiago de Maria, El Salvador | 15,143 | 13.4833 | -88.4667 |
| 36 | Armenia, El Salvador | 15,108 | 13.7436 | -89.4989 |
| 37 | Santo Tomas, El Salvador | 14,692 | 13.6408 | -89.1333 |
| 38 | Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador | 13,360 | 13.6247 | -87.8936 |
| 39 | Zaragoza, El Salvador | 11,860 | 13.5894 | -89.2889 |
| 40 | Berlin, El Salvador | 11,424 | 13.5 | -88.5333 |
| 41 | Guazapa, El Salvador | 11,106 | 13.8769 | -89.1731 |
| 42 | Jucuapa, El Salvador | 10,712 | 13.5167 | -88.3833 |
| 43 | Ciudad Arce, El Salvador | 10,206 | 13.8403 | -89.4472 |
| 44 | Nueva Concepcion, El Salvador | 10,101 | 14.1333 | -89.3 |
| 45 | Juayua, El Salvador | 10,047 | 13.8414 | -89.7456 |
| 46 | Santiago Nonualco, El Salvador | 9,601 | 13.5167 | -88.95 |
| 47 | El Transito, El Salvador | 9,596 | 13.35 | -88.35 |
| 48 | Atiquizaya, El Salvador | 9,587 | 13.9769 | -89.7525 |
| 49 | San Antonio del Monte, El Salvador | 9,246 | 13.7164 | -89.7383 |
| 50 | Jiquilisco, El Salvador | 9,240 | 13.3167 | -88.5833 |
| 51 | El Congo, El Salvador | 9,016 | 13.9089 | -89.4958 |
| 52 | Chinameca, El Salvador | 8,757 | 13.5 | -88.35 |
| 53 | Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador | 8,602 | 13.7667 | -88.2667 |
| 54 | Concepcion de Ataco, El Salvador | 7,908 | 13.8703 | -89.8486 |
| 55 | Nahuizalco, El Salvador | 7,469 | 13.7775 | -89.7367 |
| 56 | San Sebastian, El Salvador | 7,444 | 13.7333 | -88.8333 |
| 57 | San Juan Opico, El Salvador | 7,238 | 13.8761 | -89.3597 |
| 58 | Panchimalco, El Salvador | 6,875 | 13.6128 | -89.18 |
| 59 | Nuevo Cuscatlan, El Salvador | 6,580 | 13.6486 | -89.2653 |
| 60 | Chirilagua, El Salvador | 6,504 | 13.2203 | -88.1386 |
| 61 | Olocuilta, El Salvador | 6,435 | 13.5697 | -89.1172 |
| 62 | Candelaria de La Frontera, El Salvador | 6,412 | 14.1167 | -89.65 |
| 63 | Tonacatepeque, El Salvador | 6,356 | 13.7811 | -89.1186 |
| 64 | Santa Elena, El Salvador | 5,998 | 13.3833 | -88.4167 |
| 65 | Nueva Guadalupe, El Salvador | 5,909 | 13.5333 | -88.35 |
| 66 | Apastepeque, El Salvador | 5,896 | 13.6667 | -88.7833 |
| 67 | Coatepeque, El Salvador | 5,884 | 13.9286 | -89.5042 |
| 68 | Suchitoto, El Salvador | 5,846 | 13.9381 | -89.0278 |
| 69 | El Rosario, El Salvador | 5,731 | 13.4978 | -89.0297 |
| 70 | Guatajiagua, El Salvador | 5,384 | 13.6667 | -88.2 |
| 71 | Rosario de Mora, El Salvador | 5,289 | 13.5753 | -89.2089 |
| 72 | San Alejo, El Salvador | 5,260 | 13.4314 | -87.9631 |
| 73 | Tacuba, El Salvador | 5,166 | 13.9011 | -89.9297 |
El Salvador: San Salvador
San Salvador (“Holy Redeemer”) is the capital of El Salvador. It is located in the center of the country. 316,000 people live here. If you include the surrounding area, the so-called metropolitan region, 2.1 million people live here – a third of all residents!