Fun facts about San Salvador
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The name San Salvador likely references the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus, celebrated on August 6th.
San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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).
From the “Etymology” section
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San Salvador was founded by Gonzalo de Alvarado in 1525 after the Pipil people abandoned their capital, Cuzcatlan.
San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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).
From the “History” section
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San Salvador is located in the Boquerón Volcano Valley, a region known for its high seismic activity.
San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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).
From the “Geography” section
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San Salvador was recognized as a 'Latin American capital of culture' in 2011 by the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities.
San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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).
From the “Culture” section
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San Salvador has used the U.S. dollar as its currency since 2001, following the Monetary Integration Law.
San Salvador
El Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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).
From the “Economy” section
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