San Vicente (city of El Salvador)

San Vicente is the capital city of the department and municipality namesakes in El Salvador. Was founded in the year 1635 and became capital of the republic in the nineteenth century. During the Spanish colonization, was one of the most important cities of the Intendencia de San Salvador.

General Information

The municipality of San Vicente covers an area of 267.25 km and the sanctuary has an altitude of 390 meters above sea level. According to the official census of 2007, it has a population of 53,213 million.9 The patron saint festivities are held in the month of December in honor of San Vicente Abad and Martir.10 are also public holidays on January 15 in honor of the Lord of Esquipulas, and from 25 October to 3 November, in the "Feria de todos los Santos".11 The village is located on the right bank of the river Acahuapa.