San Salvador Department is one of the 14 departments of El Salvador, being situated in the west central area of the country. The department seat is in San Salvador, the country's capital, and it covers an area of 886.2 square kilometres (342.2 sq. miles) with a population of over 2,404,097 people.
The capital city has many impressive buildings, ranging from historical to modern and futuristic structures such as Torre Cuscatlán. The National Theatre of El Salvador, the oldest theatre in Central America, can be found in the historic district, as can fine plazas, the National Palace, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Apart from San Salvador, other major cities in the San Salvador Department include Ciudad Delgado, Apopa, Mejicanos, Panchimalco, and Soyapango.
With the help of live webcams located in and around San Salvador, you can see for yourself the stunning and varied landscapes of this part of Central America.
Population: more than 2,4 million people
Capital: San Salvador
Other cities: Apopa, Ciudad Delgado, Soyapango
Main attractions: Metropolitan Cathedral, The National Theatre of El Salvador
Monument to the Savior of the World
Airports: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL - Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez)
