Place details
Place nameSan Salvador
CountryEl Salvador
Latitude13.667
Longitude-89.167
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on the Río Acelhaute; damaged by earthquakes in 1854, 1873 & 1917 that destroyed all colonial structures; produces leather, textiles, wood & cigars; has small cathedral, museum & libraries; suffered civil unrest in 1970s.