Cuscatlán Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cuscatlán
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Location within El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Created (given current status) |
1835 | |
| Seat | Cojutepeque | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 756.19 km2 (291.97 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 252,528 | |
| • Density | 333.9478/km2 (864.921/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SV-CU | |
Cuscatlán is a special area in El Salvador called a department. Think of it like a state or a large county. Its main city, or capital, is Cojutepeque.
Cuscatlán is the smallest department in El Salvador. It covers about 756 square kilometers (or 292 square miles). This department was officially created a long time ago, on May 22, 1835.
Towns and Cities in Cuscatlán
This department is made up of several towns and cities. Each one has its own unique features and history. Here are the main ones:
- Candelaria
- Cojutepeque
- El Carmen
- El Rosario
- Monte San Juan
- Oratorio de Concepción
- San Bartolomé Perulapía
- San Cristóbal
- San José Guayabal
- San Pedro Perulapán
- San Rafael Cedros
- San Ramón
- Santa Cruz Analquito
- Santa Cruz Michapa
- Suchitoto
- Tenancingo
More About Cuscatlán
Want to learn more about Cuscatlán? You can find information in other languages too!
- In Spanish: Departamento de Cuscatlán para niños
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