Cabañas Department

Cabañas Department spans 1,103 square kilometers of land characterized by mountains, valleys, and agricultural fields in the north central region of El Salvador.

The department received its name from General José Trinidad Cabañas and was officially established as an administrative division of El Salvador in February 1873.

The Santa Barbara festival on December 4 brings together the population of Cabañas for traditional fairs, local commerce, and regional celebrations.

The department connects to major national highways, with Sensuntepeque serving as the administrative center where government services and commercial activities concentrate.

The region contains substantial mineral deposits, including gold, silver, and copper mines, while maintaining strong agricultural production of coffee and sugar cane.

Location: El Salvador

Inception: 1873

Capital city: Sensuntepeque

Shares border with: Chalatenango Department, Lempira Department, Cuscatlán Department, San Vicente Department, San Miguel Department, Intibucá Department

GPS coordinates: 13.87615,-88.62849

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:54