El Salvador is divided into 14 departments and 262 municipalities. The number of municipalities in each department varies, but not according to population. For example, the San Salvador department, with 1,730,449 residents, has 19 municipalities, and the Chalatenango department, with a population of 178,166, has 33 municipalities.
The country’s departments have a governor. However, the department governor has no powers; the governor is more of a symbolic title since the governing is left to each municipality.
The municipalities are administrated by a city mayor, and the general council is openly elected every three years. The city mayor and general council govern the municipality; they create local ordinances and tariffs to pay for festivities or special projects.
Ahuachapan
The department of Ahuachapan is the westernmost of the 14 departments in El Salvador; it borders Guatemala to the north of the department. The department of Ahuachapan is known for its coffee production, astounding climate, colorful small towns, and much more.
The towns of Ahuachapan, Apaneca, and Tacuba are some of the most visited by local and foreign tourists. The following are the 12 municipalities in the department of Ahuachapan; each district offers different things to visitors and residents.
| Municipality | Municipality | Mayor | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahuachapan | Juan Carlos Zepeda | 126,730 |
| 2 | Apaneca | Dario Vielman | 9,532 |
| 3 | Atiquizaya | Oliverio Zepeda | 40,161 |
| 4 | Concepcion de Ataco | Oscar Gomez | 12,663 |
| 5 | El Refugio | Darwin Regalado | 11,631 |
| 6 | Guaymango | Domingo Mendoza | 23,963 |
| 7 | Jujutla | Victor Martinez | 32,839 |
| 8 | San Francisco Menendez | Adin Zetino | 47,912 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | Joel Corado | 10,361 |
| 10 | San Pedro Puxtla | Jose Zaldaña | 9,889 |
| 11 | Tacuba | Luis Milla | 31,865 |
| 12 | Turin | Hilda Velasquez | 10,265 |
Cabañas
The department of Cabañas has nine municipalities and is located in the north-central part of the country. The municipality of Sensuntepeque is where the department’s capital city is located, and Ilobasco is the most populated.
This is the least populated department. Also, many of its municipalities are classified as one of the poorest in the country. Over 55% of the population in Cabañas are classified as impoverished.
The department is mainly involved in agricultural production and the livestock industry; however, the city of Ilobasco is known for its pottery industry.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinquera | Carlos Mendoza | 1,364 |
| 2 | Dolores | — | 5,725 |
| 3 | Guacotecti | Jamileth Rodríguez | 5,327 |
| 4 | Ilobasco | Antonio Serrano | 69,348 |
| 5 | Jutiapa | Adrián Castellanos | 6,436 |
| 6 | San Isidro | Gustavo Andrade | 6,766 |
| 7 | Sensuntepeque | Chepito Alfaro | 38,899 |
| 8 | Tejutepeque | Amadeo Alvarado | 7,515 |
| 9 | Victoria | Irma Morales | 12,191 |
Chalatenango
The department of Chalatenango is located in the northwest part of El Salvador, near Honduras. Chalatenango is well-known for its mountain terrain and colder climate; here, you will find popular destinations like El Pital, La Palma, and San Ignacio.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agua Caliente | Edwin Cisneros | 6,899 |
| 2 | Arcatao | — | 2,452 |
| 3 | Azacualpa | Pablo Antonio Martínez | 994 |
| 4 | Chalatenango | Alfredo Hernandez | 24,753 |
| 5 | Citala | Luis Ochoa | 5,346 |
| 6 | Comalapa | Anibal Leon | 4,418 |
| 7 | Concepcion Quezaltepeque | Anibal Serrano | 5,394 |
| 8 | Dulce Nombre de Maria | Hugo Francis Clavel | 4,136 |
| 9 | El Carrizal | Tulio Casco | 2,232 |
| 10 | El Paraiso | Alexis Escalante | 11,307 |
| 11 | La Laguna | Nelson Santos | 3,378 |
| 12 | La Palma | Maribel Escobar | 11,107 |
| 13 | La Reina | Roberto Lemus | 8,947 |
| 14 | Las Vueltas | Juan Núñez | 1,294 |
| 15 | Nombre de Jesus | Gilberto Ortega | 4,642 |
| 16 | Nueva Concepcion | Raul Peña Landaverde | 26,609 |
| 17 | Nueva Trinidad | Reynaldo Dubon Rivera | 1,586 |
| 18 | Ojos de Agua | Franklin Marquez | 3,459 |
| 19 | Potonico | Jacinto Eleuterio Tobar | 1,601 |
| 20 | San Antonio de La Cruz | Moris Amaya | 1,941 |
| 21 | San Antonio Los Ranchos | Isabel Abrego Recinos | 979 |
| 22 | San Fernando | Carlos Josue Alvarez | 2,268 |
| 23 | San Francisco Lempa | Mario Colocho | 1,006 |
| 24 | San Francisco Morazan | Marvin Alexander Cardoza | 3,221 |
| 25 | San Ignacio | Ernesto Posada | 9,010 |
| 26 | San Isidro Labrador | Moris Amaya | 1,233 |
| 27 | San Jose Cancasque | Juan Antonio Tobar | 1,509 |
| 28 | San Jose Las Flores | Buenaventura Tobar Alcacer | 1,318 |
| 29 | San Luis del Carmen | Luis Alonso Recinos Erazo | 1,098 |
| 30 | San Miguel de Mercedes | Milton Guadalupe Serrano | 2,071 |
| 31 | San Rafael | Marta Villegas | 3,679 |
| 32 | Santa Rita | Ismael Romero | 4,806 |
| 33 | Tejutla | Rafael Antonio Tejada | 13,473 |
Cuscatlan
The department of Cuscatlan, with its 16 municipalities, is the smallest in the country. It is located in the middle, next to the department of San Salvador.
According to historians, the department was created in 1835, and its first capital city was the colorful town of Suchitoto. However, in 1861, the capital of the department changed to Cojutepeque.
The municipalities in the department are known for producing fruits, tobacco, sugar cane, and coffee, among other items. Also, the department’s capital Cojutepeque is famous for its chorizos or sausages.
Now, on the touristic side of this department and its municipalities, you will find popular attractions such as the colorful town of Suchitoto, the man-made Lake Suchitlan, the Guazapa volcano with its links to the civil war, and many others.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candelaria | Ricardo Flores | 11,914 |
| 2 | Cojutepeque | Marvin Romero | 54,969 |
| 3 | El Carmen | Omar Pineda | 17,727 |
| 4 | El Rosario | Manuel Tejada | 4,119 |
| 5 | Monte San Juan | Felix Mendoza | 13,171 |
| 6 | Oratorio de Concepcion | Melvin Garcia | 4,532 |
| 7 | San Bartolome Perulapia | Ronald Ortiz | 9,877 |
| 8 | San Cristobal | Pedro Vasquez | 10,292 |
| 9 | San Jose Guayabal | — | 10,083 |
| 10 | San Pedro Perulapan | Lazaro Flores | 56,724 |
| 11 | San Rafael Cedros | Nery Gonzalez | 19,567 |
| 12 | San Ramon | — | 5,820 |
| 13 | Santa Cruz Analquito | Cristobal Hernandez | 3,074 |
| 14 | Santa Cruz Michapa | Jaime De Paz | 13,784 |
| 15 | Suchitoto | Denys Miranda | 24,609 |
| 16 | Tenancingo | Rosa Cartagena | 7,535 |
La Libertad
La Libertad is one of the most popular and densely populated departments in El Salvador. The department’s coastal area is home to some of the best beaches in El Salvador.
The department is famous for many reasons, including the proximity to the nation’s capital San Salvador, the upscale neighborhoods, the shopping malls, and the beaches.
The municipality of Santa Tecla is home to upscale neighborhoods, restaurants, hotels, universities, and much more; therefore, this is an area that most people want to live in.
La Libertad has some of the best places to live in El Salvador and also has fantastic places to visit as a tourist.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antiguo Cuscatlan | Zoila Milagro Navas | 38,058 |
| 2 | Chiltiupan | Tito Cartagena | 13,148 |
| 3 | Ciudad Arce | Noe Rivera | 72,173 |
| 4 | Colon | Noe Rivera Leiva | 120,819 |
| 5 | Comasagua | Ever Valles | 14,999 |
| 6 | Huizucar | Carlos Osorio | 16,536 |
| 7 | Jayaque | Victor Ascencio | 15,377 |
| 8 | Jicalapa | José Menjivar | 7,778 |
| 9 | La Libertad | Adelio Ortiz | 53,726 |
| 10 | Nuevo Cuscatlan | Jose Dueñas | 11,201 |
| 11 | Quezaltepeque | Fermin Henriquez | 65,605 |
| 12 | Sacacoyo | Mayra Zetino | 18,464 |
| 13 | San Jose Villanueva | — | 20,107 |
| 14 | San Juan Opico | Roberto Alas | 90,198 |
| 15 | San Matias | Genaro Aguillon | 9,025 |
| 16 | San Pablo Tacachico | Mario Castillo | 24,435 |
| 17 | Santa Tecla | Henry Flores | 127,269 |
| 18 | Talnique | Nelson Cabrera | 9,177 |
| 19 | Tamanique | Ever Salinas | 14,961 |
| 20 | Teotepeque | Jose Tobar | 13,938 |
| 21 | Tepecoyo | Ana Gonzalez | 17,013 |
| 22 | Zaragoza | Cesar Godoy | 29,926 |
La Paz
The department of La Paz and its municipalities is located in the central region of the country; the capital city of the department is Zacatecoluca. The economy of most of the municipalities is based on agriculture; it produces items such as coffee, cotton, sugar cane, Tabacco, and others.
In this department, you will find touristic spots such as La Costa del Sol, Los Blancos beach, Zunganera beach, among others. Additionally, the department shares part of Ilopango Lake and Chinchontepec volcano.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyultitan | Susana Amaya | 5,959 |
| 2 | El Rosario | Ronald Tobar | 20,289 |
| 3 | Jerusalen | Víctor Martinez | 2,666 |
| 4 | Mercedes La Ceiba | — | 1,012 |
| 5 | Olocuilta | Ronald Lopez | 32,560 |
| 6 | Paraiso de Osorio | Jose Campos | 4,012 |
| 7 | San Antonio Masahuat | Nelson Ortiz | 4,689 |
| 8 | San Emigdio | Carlos Garcia | 3,598 |
| 9 | San Francisco Chinameca | Oscar Rojas | 8,172 |
| 10 | San Juan Nonualco | Carlos Martinez | 17,601 |
| 11 | San Juan Talpa | Juan Tamacas | 8,203 |
| 12 | San Juan Tepezontes | Francisco Candray | 4,642 |
| 13 | San Luis La Herradura | Napoleon Iraheta | 21,273 |
| 14 | San Luis Talpa | Juan Tamacas | 29,700 |
| 15 | San Miguel Tepezontes | Juan Cortez | 6,316 |
| 16 | San Pedro Masahuat | Carlos Ramos | 29,054 |
| 17 | San Pedro Nonualco | Juan Pablo Perez | 11,929 |
| 18 | San Rafael Obrajuelo | Luis Hernandez | 11,422 |
| 19 | Santa María Ostuma | Edwin Cordova | 7,149 |
| 20 | Santiago Nonualco | Damaris Escobar | 42,192 |
| 21 | Tapalhuaca | Jose Quezada | 4,031 |
| 22 | Zacatecoluca | Orsy Moreno | 83,076 |
La Union
The department of La Union is in the eastern part of the country; it is the easternmost of the Salvadoran departments, which ends at the Gulf of Fonseca.
The economy of La Union is mostly agricultural; nevertheless, it has the modern Port of La Union, that according to President Nayib Bukele, will serve as a point of economic and tourist development for the region.
Among the principal points for tourists are the beaches of El Tamarindo, Playas Negras, and Playitas. Furthermore, there is the Conchagua volcano, with its fantastic natural beauty and amazing views of the Gulf of Fonseca. Lastly, La Union is home to the Gulf of Fonseca, a fantastic bay shared with Honduras and Nicaragua.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anamoros | José Benitez | 12,724 |
| 2 | Bolivar | Víctor García | 3,876 |
| 3 | Concepcion de Oriente | Hugo García | 7,766 |
| 4 | Conchagua | Emelic Quezada | 35,361 |
| 5 | El Carmen | Verónica Guevara | 12,432 |
| 6 | El Sauce | Enrique Villatoro | 5,682 |
| 7 | Intipuca | Elenilson Leonzo | 5,961 |
| 8 | La Union | Oscar Parada | 34,944 |
| 9 | Lislique | Jaime Rivera | 13,496 |
| 10 | Meanguera del Golfo | Wilmer Canales | 2,222 |
| 11 | Nueva Esparta | Melva Meléndez | 8,810 |
| 12 | Pasaquina | Aparicio Villatoro | 15,873 |
| 13 | Poloros | Rubén Martínez | 9,123 |
| 14 | San Alejo | Orlando Castro | 17,086 |
| 15 | San Jose | Mario Cruz | 2,777 |
| 16 | Santa Rosa de Lima | Ronny Lazo | 27,563 |
| 17 | Yayantique | Joaquín Méndez | 6,819 |
| 18 | Yucuayquin | Rosa Ramírez | 5,871 |
Morazan
The department of Morazan is located in the eastern part of the country, near the border with Honduras. Morazan is well-known for its mountainous terrain, pleasant weather, and eco-touristic activities. This department and its municipalities offer plenty of activities for those looking to get away from larger cities.
Another reason this department and its municipalities are well-known is because of the civil war of the 1980s. Morazan was one of the main guerilla strongholds in the country; this department was where many of the most bloody firefights happened.
Also, this department is home to El Mozote, where one of the cruelest atrocities happened. According to historians, at El Mozote, the Salvadoran army massacred about 1000 locals, that included women, men, and even infant children.
Learn more about the area and the civil war by visiting one of the following two web pages, Perquin Morazan or The Peace Route in El Salvador.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arambala | Julio Pereira | 2,969 |
| 2 | Cacaopera | José Argueta | 12,695 |
| 3 | Chilanga | Pedro Vásquez | 9,668 |
| 4 | Corinto | Abilio Villatoro | 17,375 |
| 5 | Delicias de Concepcion | David Villela | 5,071 |
| 6 | El Divisadero | Angel Benitez | 7,346 |
| 7 | El Rosario | Loida Claros | 1,568 |
| 8 | Gualococti | Rolando Escobar | 3,931 |
| 9 | Guatajiagua | Mauricio Benítez | 14,657 |
| 10 | Joateca | Esmeralda Pereira | 4,273 |
| 11 | Jocoaitique | Edwin Sánchez | 3,809 |
| 12 | Jocoro | Roberto Martínez | 10,891 |
| 13 | Lolotiquillo | Francisco Lazo | 4,751 |
| 14 | Meanguera | Jaime Vigil | 7,630 |
| 15 | Osicala | Cedrick Vásquez | 9,684 |
| 16 | Perquin | José Argueta | 4,429 |
| 17 | San Carlos | Walter Romero | 4,930 |
| 18 | San Fernando | Rolando Escobar | 1,980 |
| 19 | San Francisco Gotera | Alfredo González | 22,933 |
| 20 | San Isidro | Carlos Coca | 2,962 |
| 21 | San Simon | Isai Fuentes | 13,105 |
| 22 | Sensembra | Miguel González | 3,091 |
| 23 | Sociedad | Yimy Hernández | 11,613 |
| 24 | Torola | Gloria Barahona | 3,721 |
| 25 | Yamabal | Adonay Gómez | 5,377 |
| 26 | Yoloaiquin | José Díaz | 3,824 |
San Miguel
The department of San Miguel is home to the municipality of San Miguel, the fourth largest in the country. Also, the city of Ciudad Barrios, which is the birthplace of Saint Oscar Romero.
The principal attractions in the department and its municipalities are the El Cuco beach, the city of San Miguel, and the Chaparrastique volcano.
In addition to the principal attractions, the department is known for the San Miguel Carnival, which takes place in November in the city of San Miguel.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina | Israel Nolasco Pineda | 8,407 |
| 2 | Chapeltique | Carlos Méndez | 12,176 |
| 3 | Chinameca | José Mejicanos | 26,270 |
| 4 | Chirilagua | Antonio Vásquez | 25,106 |
| 5 | Ciudad Barrios | José Acosta | 27,098 |
| 6 | Comacaran | Enris Antonio Arias | 3,602 |
| 7 | El Transito | Héctor Rivera | 21,673 |
| 8 | Lolotique | Juan Hernández | 17,478 |
| 9 | Moncagua | Adilio Torres | 27,624 |
| 10 | Nueva Guadalupe | Carlos Armando Espinoza | 9,671 |
| 11 | Nuevo Eden de San Juan | Isabel Ordóñez Vásquez | 3,620 |
| 12 | Quelepa | Francis Noel Argueta | 5,601 |
| 13 | San Antonio del Mosco | Osmín Martínez | 6,598 |
| 14 | San Gerardo | Luis Quinteros | 6,530 |
| 15 | San Jorge | Melvin Nativi | 11,357 |
| 16 | San Luis de La Reina | Carlos Alfredo Portillo | 6,676 |
| 17 | San Miguel | Wilfredo Salgado | 214,677 |
| 18 | San Rafael Oriente | Reynaldo Villegas | 15,558 |
| 19 | Sesori | Edgar Rutilio Serrano | 10,415 |
| 19 | Uluazapa | Carlos Ernesto Campos | 4,025 |
San Salvador
The department of San Salvador and its municipalities is where most Salvadorans live. In this department, you will find the nation’s capital San Salvador, Soyapango, Apopa, Mejicanos, and Ciudad Delgado, five of the most populated municipalities in the country.
In this department, you will find most of the principal government buildings in the country, in addition to the top universities, hospitals, and office buildings. The municipality of San Salvador is the central hub for everything related to medicine, health, government, and business.
The municipalities in this department are home to popular attractions such as Ilopango lake, the San Salvador Historic district, El Boqueron National Park, Los Planes de Renderos, museums, and much more.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aguilares | Wilfredo Peña | 28,410 |
| 2 | Apopa | Jennifer Juarez | 155,219 |
| 3 | Ayutuxtepeque | Alejandro Nochez | 36,658 |
| 4 | Ciudad Delgado | Mario Vasquez | 123,429 |
| 5 | Cuscatancingo | Fernando Rivera | 75,767 |
| 6 | El Paisnal | Reina Chavez | 17,548 |
| 7 | Guazapa | Hector Salguero | 29,327 |
| 8 | Ilopango | Jose Chicas | 119,555 |
| 9 | Mejicanos | Saul Meléndez | 134,878 |
| 10 | Nejapa | Jorge Escamilla | 36,500 |
| 11 | Panchimalco | Jorge Mejia | 53,333 |
| 12 | Rosario de Mora | Juan Barrera | 16,798 |
| 13 | San Marcos | Cindy Andrade | 59,962 |
| 14 | San Martin | Mauricio Arias | 92,661 |
| 15 | San Salvador | Mario Duran | 335,070 |
| 16 | Santiago Texacuangos | Patricia Perez | 22,653 |
| 17 | Santo Tomas | Fredy Ayala | 31,035 |
| 18 | Soyapango | Nercy Montano | 258,445 |
| 19 | Tonacatepeque | Alirio Sosa | 103,201 |
San Vicente
If you ask Salvadoran’s about what they know about the department of San Vicente and its municipalities, most of them will respond with the San Vicente volcano, the city of San Vicente, and the city of San Sebastian.
The San Vicente volcano or Chinchontepec is one of the most majestic volcanoes in the country; the cities of San Vicente and San Sebastian are small towns with plenty of character and touristic appeal.
Also, the department of San Vicente and its municipalities played a significant role during the 1980s armed conflict; there was a military base with a helicopter landing area at the summit of the San Vicente volcano.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apastepeque | Samuel Carrillo | 19,605 |
| 2 | Guadalupe | José Renderos | 5,730 |
| 3 | San Cayetano Istepeque | Raúl Mejía | 5,663 |
| 4 | San Esteban Catarina | Lilian Portillo | 6,356 |
| 5 | San Ildefonso | Carlos Soriano | 9,035 |
| 6 | San Lorenzo | Juan Carlos Aguilera | 5,698 |
| 7 | San Sebastian | Nicolás García | 14,579 |
| 8 | San Vicente | Jose Barrientos | 56,663 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | Elba López | 6,095 |
| 10 | Santo Domingo | Yoni Fuentes | 6,845 |
| 11 | Tecoluca | Nicolás García | 28,088 |
| 12 | Tepetitan | Wilian Portillo | 3,967 |
| 13 | Verapaz | Santos Campos | 6,369 |
Santa Ana
The department of Santa Ana is located in the northwest part of the country; the capital city is Santa Ana, which is the third largest in El Salvador.
The department of Santa Ana is well-known for being one of the most important to the country’s economy. Also, this department is famous for all the tourist attractions that possess; it has some of the best Maya ruins in El Salvador, it has the impressive Coatepeque Lake, the Santa Ana volcano, and many others.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candelaria la Frontera | Beeddy Botto | 23,076 |
| 2 | Chalchuapa | Jorge Moran | 76,769 |
| 3 | Coatepeque | Hugo Centeno | 36,295 |
| 4 | El Congo | Wilfredo Ramos | 31,090 |
| 5 | El Porvenir | Oscar Escobar | 9,926 |
| 6 | Masahuat | ngel AguilarA | 3,967 |
| 7 | Metapan | Israel Peraza | 72,378 |
| 8 | San Antonio Pajonal | Walter Martinez | 3,990 |
| 9 | San Sebastian Salitrillo | Jaime Martinez | 21,093 |
| 10 | Santa Ana | Gustavo Acevedo | 250,318 |
| 11 | Santa Rosa Guachipilín | Hugo Flores | 4,707 |
| 12 | Santiago de La Frontera | Milagro Barrientos | 6,176 |
| 13 | Texistepeque | Dimas Aguilar | 20,723 |
Sonsonate
The department of Sonsonate is located in the western part of the country; the capital city of the state is Sonsonate.
The department was and continues to be the heart of the Pipil culture in the country. This department and its municipalities are home to several ancient traditions that locals continue to appreciate and teach to the new generations.
The department is well-known for the production of coffee, sugar cane, coconut, fruits, balsam trees, palm, tulle, and orchard plants.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acajutla | Isaac Benjamin Hernandez | 58,442 |
| 2 | Armenia | Adrian Wilfredo Figueroa | 41,685 |
| 3 | Caluco | Nelson Cornejo | 10,706 |
| 4 | Cuisnahuat | Jimy Herber Orellana | 13,811 |
| 5 | Izalco | Sergio Arias | 86,546 |
| 6 | Juayua | Eduardo Armando Paula | 23,516 |
| 7 | Nahuizalco | Hugo Ramos | 59,568 |
| 8 | Nahuilingo | Rolando Coronado Agüero | 12,104 |
| 9 | Salcoatitan | Blanca Maribel Solano | 5,657 |
| 10 | San Antonio Del Monte | Carmina Cuellar | 28,871 |
| 11 | San Julian | Gabriel Omon Serrano | 24,167 |
| 12 | Santa Catarina Masahuat | Remberto Magdiel Ascensio | 11,650 |
| 13 | Santa Isabel Ishuatan | Juan Jose Portillo | 11,933 |
| 14 | Santo Domingo De Guzman | Mauricio Alfonso Calderon | 9,537 |
| 15 | Sonsonate | Rafael Edgardo Arevalo | 80,982 |
| 16 | Sonzacate | Marvin Omar Sanchez | 27,507 |
Usulutan
The department of Usulutan is one of the largest in the country; it is located in the eastern part of the country. The principal municipality in the department is Usulutan.
The department was created in 1865, and it has a total of 23 municipalities. The locations that get the most tourist in the department are Alegria with its lagoon and the Usulutan volcano.
| Municipality | Mayor | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alegria | Armando Evimilex Meléndez | 12,514 |
| 2 | Berlin | Andrés Elías Monterrosa | 17,211 |
| 3 | California | Gustavo Aguirre | 2,877 |
| 4 | Concepcion Batres | Benjamín Machuca | 12,546 |
| 5 | El Triunfo | Sara Zelaya | 6,739 |
| 6 | Ereguayquín | Yohalmo Márquez | 6,855 |
| 7 | Estanzuelas | Salvador Quintanilla | 9,214 |
| 8 | Jiquilisco | Roberto Misael Pérez | 49,911 |
| 9 | Jucuapa | Selvin Martínez | 18,578 |
| 10 | Jucuaran | José Álvaro Rodríguez | 12,597 |
| 11 | Mercedes Umaña | Juan Pineda | 14,428 |
| 12 | Nueva Granada | Isaac Guevara | 8,408 |
| 13 | Ozatlan | José Alexander Batres | 11,935 |
| 14 | Puerto El Triunfo | Juver Portillo | 16,248 |
| 15 | San Agustin | Carlos Alberto Gamez | 5,830 |
| 16 | San Buenaventura | Juan Hernández | 4,360 |
| 17 | San Dionisio | Agustín Zelaya | 5,685 |
| 18 | San Francisco Javier | Enan Gualberto Mejía | 5,764 |
| 19 | Santa Elena | Joaquín Parada | 17,368 |
| 20 | Santa María | Roberto Navas | 11,130 |
| 21 | Santiago de Maria | Nelson Gómez | 20,426 |
| 22 | Tecapan | Williams Ponce | 6,958 |
| 23 | Usulutan | Luis Ayala | 71,300 |
El Salvador Departments and Municipalities.
Just to recap, El Salvador Departments are divided into 14 regions, and the country has a total of 262 municipalities.
If you need more information about each municipality, you can visit the Salvadoran Institute for Municipal Development or
