About San Salvador:
Founded in 1525, 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 city of San Salvador has a population of 330,543 as of 2024 while the municipality of San Salvador has 525,990 inhabitants.
The city is home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador.