What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital city and seat of government of El Salvador, a country in Central America. El Salvador uses the ISO codes SV and SLV, and its international dialling code is +503. The currency in use is the United States dollar (USD).
For the full profile of El Salvador, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the El Salvador country page. The country has an estimated population of 6,365,503 as of 2025.
Quick facts about El Salvador
- Capital: San Salvador
- Region: Central America
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Calling code: +503
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇻
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
Is San Salvador the largest city in El Salvador?
San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in San Salvador?
San Salvador, like the rest of El Salvador, uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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