San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador. It serves as the primary political, cultural, educational, and financial center of the country and is the seat of its eponymous department.
The municipality of San Salvador has a population of 525,990 inhabitants as of 2024. The broader urban area holds approximately 1,600,000 residents, while the Metropolitan Area—which includes the capital and 13 surrounding municipalities—has a total population of 2,404,097.