San Miguel, El Salvador

San Miguel
City
From top, left to right: Municipal Hall of San Miguel, Cathedral Basilica of Queen of Peace, National Theater Francisco Gavidia
From top, left to right: Municipal Hall of San Miguel, Cathedral Basilica of Queen of Peace, National Theater Francisco Gavidia
Flag of San Miguel
Official seal of San Miguel
San Miguel is located in El Salvador
San Miguel
San Miguel
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N 88°10′39″W / 13.48139°N 88.17750°W / 13.48139; -88.17750
Country El Salvador
DepartmentSan Miguel Department
Founded1530
Government
 • MayorJosé Alexander Torres
Area
 • Total593.98 km2 (229.34 sq mi)
Elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total265,921
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
SV-SM
CP 3301
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)

San Miguel (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsam miˈɣel]) is a city in eastern El Salvador. It is the country's third most populous city. It is located 138 km (86 mi) east of the capital, San Salvador. It is also the capital of the department of San Miguel and a municipality. The population of the city in 2017 was 518,410.