Cuscatlán Department, Administrative department in central El Salvador.
Cuscatlán Department covers 756 square kilometers of territory, making it the smallest administrative division in El Salvador with 16 municipalities.
The department came into existence on May 22, 1835, with Suchitoto as its first capital before Cojutepeque took this role in 1861.
The name Cuscatlán derives from indigenous language and translates to 'land of precious jewels', reflecting the deep connection to pre-colonial heritage.
The department connects to San Salvador through the Pan-American Highway, with regular bus services operating between major towns and the capital city.
The department produces specific varieties of chorizo sausages in Cojutepeque, prepared with a distinctive combination of pork, beef, and local spices.
Location: El Salvador
Inception: May 22, 1835
Capital city: Cojutepeque
Shares border with: Chalatenango Department, San Salvador Department, La Paz Department, San Vicente Department, Cabañas Department
GPS coordinates: 13.72171,-88.93454
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:07
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