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El Salvador: capital, population, borders and facts
El Salvador is a country in North America. Its capital city is San Salvador. Roughly 6 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. El Salvador shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala and Honduras.
| Capital city | San Salvador |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population (approx.) | 6 million |
| Land neighbours | 2: Guatemala, Honduras |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What is the population of El Salvador?
El Salvador has roughly 6 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border El Salvador?
El Salvador borders Guatemala and Honduras.
Is El Salvador landlocked?
No, El Salvador is not landlocked.
Travel basics for El Salvador
In El Salvador, traffic drives on the right, plug types A and B and emergency number police 911, fire 913. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the El Salvador travel basics page.
Put what you know about El Salvador to the test
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- Capital: the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
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- Borders: El Salvador has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
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