Santa Ana Department

Santa Ana Department covers 2,023 square kilometers of land with mountains, plains, and agricultural zones across four distinct geographical regions.

The department gained its administrative status on February 8, 1855, becoming one of the initial territorial divisions of El Salvador.

The department maintains 13 municipal districts where residents celebrate annual patron saint festivals with traditional music, dance performances, and local food specialties.

The department connects to major highways that link its capital, Santa Ana city, with San Salvador and includes educational facilities serving over 500,000 residents.

Santa Ana Department contains multiple coffee processing centers from the 19th century, marking its role in El Salvador's agricultural development.

Location: El Salvador

Inception: February 8, 1855

Capital city: Santa Ana

Part of: Western Zone of El Salvador

Shares border with: La Libertad Department, Ahuachapán Department, Sonsonate Department, Chalatenango Department, Jutiapa Department, Chiquimula Department

GPS coordinates: 13.99474,-89.55661

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19