Sensuntepeque

Sensuntepeque
Capital and district
Santa Bárbara parochial church]]
Santa Bárbara parochial church]]
Location of Sensuntepeque (district) in Cabañas Department (above) and of Sensuntepeque City in El Salvador (below)
Location of Sensuntepeque (district) in Cabañas Department (above) and of Sensuntepeque City in El Salvador (below)
Location of Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque is located in El Salvador
Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque
Coordinates: 13°52′N 88°38′W / 13.867°N 88.633°W / 13.867; -88.633
Country El Salvador
DepartmentCabañas Department
Founded1550
Government
 • MayorEdgardo Portillo (Nuevas Ideas)
Area
 • Total306.33 km2 (118.27 sq mi)
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total41,216
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Postal code
1201

Sensuntepeque (Spanish pronunciation: [sensunteˈpeke]) is a city and district in the Cabañas department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department and principal town in the area. Sensuntepeque is located about 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of the capital, San Salvador, at an altitude of 820 metres (2,690 ft).