Sonsonate Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sonsonate
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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 | Sonsonate | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,225.8 km2 (473.3 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 463,739 | |
| • Density | 378.315/km2 (979.83/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SV-SO | |
Sonsonate is a special part of El Salvador, a country in Central America. It's like a big region or state within the country. The main city in this area is also called Sonsonate. This department is known for its beautiful nature and important history. It was officially created in 1824.
What is a Department?
In El Salvador, a "department" is how the country is divided into smaller areas. This helps the government manage different parts of the country more easily. Sonsonate is one of these important departments.
Cities and Towns in Sonsonate
Each department is made up of smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like towns or small cities. Each municipality has its own local government that helps run things for the people living there.
Here are some of the municipalities you can find in the Sonsonate Department:
