San Salvador is the capital and the largest city of El Salvador and its eponymous department. It is the country's largest agglomeration, serving as the country's political, cultural, educational and financial center. The Municipality of San Salvador has 525,990 inhabitants (2024). The Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, which comprises the capital itself and 13 of its municipalities, has a population of 2,404,097. The urban area of San Salvador has a population of 1,600,000 inhabitants.
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Named for | Divine Savior placed on the Monument
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Founded | 1525
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Founded by | Pedro de Alvarado
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Government:Type | Democratic Republic
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Area:Metro | 651.31 km (251.47 sq mi)
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Elevation | 658 m (2,159 ft)
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Population:Estimate | 570,459
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Population:Density | 72.25/km (187.1/sq mi)
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Population:Metro | 2,177,432
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Population:Metro density | 651.31/km (1,686.9/sq mi)
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Demonym | Sansalvadoran
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Area code | + 503
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