Fun facts about San Miguel
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Luis de Moscoso Alvarado established the village of San Miguel de la Frontera on May 8, 1530.
San Miguel
El Salvador
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2024 was 290,612.
From the “History” section
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San Miguel Carnival is considered the biggest entertainment, music and food festival in El Salvador.
San Miguel
El Salvador
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2024 was 290,612.
From the “Culture” section
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The city is flanked by the Volcan Chaparrastique, which is approximately 2,129 meters high.
San Miguel
El Salvador
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2024 was 290,612.
From the “Culture” section
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San Miguel is located 138 km east of the capital, San Salvador.
San Miguel
El Salvador
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2024 was 290,612.
From the “Geography” section
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El Platanar Airport lies ten miles from San Miguel.
San Miguel
El Salvador
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2024 was 290,612.
From the “Transportation” section
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