Ahuachapán Department

Ahuachapán Department spans 1,239 square kilometers across three distinct regions: Northern, Central, and Southern, featuring mountains and agricultural landscapes near the Guatemalan border.

The department gained its administrative independence on February 9, 1869, when it separated from Santa Ana Department during the presidency of Francisco Dueñas.

The department maintains strong agricultural traditions through coffee plantations, sugar cane fields, and local markets where farmers sell their fresh produce.

The department connects to major Salvadoran cities through a network of highways, with the Pan-American Highway crossing through its northern section.

The department contains geothermal fields that generate electrical power for El Salvador, with multiple thermal springs scattered throughout its territory.

Location: El Salvador

Inception: February 9, 1869

Capital city: Ahuachapán

Part of: Western Zone of El Salvador

Shares border with: Sonsonate Department, Santa Ana Department, Jutiapa Department

GPS coordinates: 13.92339,-89.84629

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:53