Sonsonate, Agricultural commercial center in Western El Salvador.
The city of Sonsonate extends along the Río Grande de Sonsonate, with agricultural lands producing coffee, sugarcane, and tropical fruits across the region.
Founded in 1552 as Villa del Espíritu Santo and relocated in 1553, Sonsonate served as the provisional national capital of El Salvador during 1833-1834.
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador recognized Sonsonate's Holy Week celebrations as part of the national religious heritage in 2013.
Located 65 kilometers from San Salvador at 246 meters elevation, Sonsonate connects to the Pacific port of Acajutla through road and rail networks.
The name Sonsonate derives from Sensunat river in Nahuat language, interpreted as 'four hundred waters' or 'four hundred eyes of water'.
Location: Central Sonsonate
Inception: May 28, 1553
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Website: http://www.alcaldiadesonsonate.gob.sv/amso/
Part of: Western El Salvador
Website: http://alcaldiadesonsonate.gob.sv/amso
GPS coordinates: 13.72065,-89.72748
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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