San Miguel Department (El Salvador) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Miguel
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Location within El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Created (given current status) |
1824 | |
| Seat | San Miguel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,077.1 km2 (802.0 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 678,000 | |
| • Density | 326.42/km2 (845.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SV-SM | |
San Miguel is a special region in the eastern part of El Salvador. It's called a department, which is like a state or province in other countries. The main city and capital of this department is also named San Miguel.
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What is the San Miguel Department?
The San Miguel Department is one of the 14 departments that make up El Salvador. It is located in the eastern part of the country. This department was officially created in 1824. It is home to many people, with a population of about 678,000 in 2017.
The Capital City: San Miguel
The city of San Miguel is the biggest and most important city in the department. It serves as the capital, meaning it's where the main government offices for the department are located. This city is a busy center for trade and culture in eastern El Salvador.
Towns and Cities in San Miguel
Like other departments, San Miguel is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. These are like local towns or cities, each with its own local government. The San Miguel Department has many municipalities, including:
- Carolina
- Chinameca
- Ciudad Barrios
- El Tránsito
- Moncagua
- Nueva Guadalupe
- San Miguel (the capital city)
Images for kids
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A beach in El Cuco, San Miguel
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