San Salvador Department

San Salvador Department is an administrative area in central El Salvador covering approximately 886 square kilometers across nineteen municipalities. The region combines metropolitan zones, commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and portions of Lake Ilopango.

This territory became an administrative department in 1824 as part of the Federal Republic of Central America. The political structure evolved over time, shaping the modern administrative unit that exists today.

Local markets display traditional crafts, regional foods, and textiles that reflect the traditions of surrounding communities. Craftspeople work in shops and market stalls throughout the department, keeping these practices visible to visitors.

The department is served by an extensive public transportation network of buses and transit routes connecting its nineteen municipalities. Visitors can move easily between different areas using the widely available public transport system.

The region serves as a power distribution hub, with electricity companies managing supplies across multiple Central American nations through international grid connections. This cross-border energy infrastructure makes it a crucial node in the region's electrical network.

Location: El Salvador

Inception: June 12, 1824

Capital city: San Salvador

Shares border with: La Libertad Department, Chalatenango Department, Cuscatlán Department, La Paz Department

GPS coordinates: 13.69896,-89.19143

Latest update: December 22, 2025 09:58