San Vicente Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Vicente
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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 Vicente | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,184.0 km2 (457.1 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 174,561 | ||
| • Density | 147.433/km2 (381.850/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | SV-SV | ||
San Vicente is a special area in El Salvador. It is called a department. Think of it like a state or a province in other countries.
The main city and capital of this department is also called San Vicente. This department was officially created a long time ago, on June 12, 1824.
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Exploring San Vicente Department
San Vicente is one of the 14 departments that make up the country of El Salvador. It is located in the central part of the country.
What is a Department?
A department is like a big region or area within a country. It has its own local government and helps manage things for the people living there. Each department has a main city, which is its capital.
Cities and Towns in San Vicente
The San Vicente department is made up of several smaller cities and towns. Each of these places has its own unique charm and community. Here are the main ones:
- Apastepeque
- Guadalupe
- San Cayetano Istepeque
- San Esteban Catarina
- San Ildefonso
- San Lorenzo
- San Sebastián
- San Vicente (This is the capital city!)
- Santa Clara
- Santo Domingo
- Tecoluca
- Tepetitán
- Verapaz
A Look at History
The San Vicente department has a rich history. It was officially established in 1824. This means it has been an important part of El Salvador for nearly 200 years!
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de San Vicente (El Salvador) para niños
