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🇸🇻 El Salvador Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

El Salvador is a country in Central America, North America. It covers a total area of 21,041 km² and has a coastline of 307 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Central America
sub-region
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Total Area
21,041 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
309/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
307 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-6
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

El Salvador is situated in Central America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 307 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

El Salvador covers a total area of 21,041 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 6.5M across this area, the population density is 309/km². The capital city is San Salvador.

Climate

The climate of El Salvador is tropical, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering El Salvador

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Guatemala
Guatemala City
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Honduras
Tegucigalpa

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is El Salvador located?

El Salvador is located in Central America, North America. The capital city is San Salvador.

How large is El Salvador?

El Salvador has a total area of 21,041 km² with a population density of 309/km².

What countries border El Salvador?

El Salvador shares land borders with: Guatemala, Honduras.

What is the climate of El Salvador?

The climate of El Salvador is Tropical, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is El Salvador in?

El Salvador observes UTC-6 timezone.

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