capital of el salvador

The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador. It is the largest city in the country and serves as its political, cultural, educational, and financial center. San Salvador has been the capital since 1839 and is located in the Salvadoran highlands. The city hosts key governmental institutions, including the Council of Ministries, Legislative Assembly, Supreme Court, and the residence of the president of El Salvador. San Salvador is a major urban area with a population of over 500,000 in the municipality and more than 2.4 million in the metropolitan area, making it the country's largest population center.