What is the Capital of El Salvador?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of El Salvador is San Salvador. El Salvador is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 6,029,976. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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San Salvador at a glance
| Capital city | San Salvador |
|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador (Republic of El Salvador) |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Country population | 6,029,976 (114th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-06:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +503 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering El Salvador
- Guatemala City, capital of Guatemala
- Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras
El Salvador in context
- El Salvador covers 21,041 km², making it the 149th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 287 people per km² ranks 32nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
- With 6,029,976 people, El Salvador holds about 11.9% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 1.0% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- El Salvador is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of El Salvador — FAQ
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
Is San Salvador the largest city in El Salvador?
Yes — San Salvador is both the capital and the largest city of El Salvador.
What country is San Salvador in?
San Salvador is the capital city of El Salvador.
What continent is San Salvador in?
San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, is located in North America.
Is San Salvador the capital of El Salvador?
Yes — San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador (official name: Republic of El Salvador).
San Salvador is the capital of which country?
San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, in Central America.
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