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Delgado

San Salvador Department, El Salvador · North America

About Delgado

Delgado is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ayutuxtepeque, 13km from El Boquerón Crater.

Delgado is a town located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador. With a population of 71,594, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Delgado sits in El Salvador. It's in the America/El Salvador time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Delgado to your route.

About Delgado

Ciudad Delgado is a district in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is a part of the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador.

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Where is Delgado located?

Delgado is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 13.7217 latitude, -89.1687 longitude.

What is the population of Delgado?

Delgado has a population of approximately 71,594 people, making it a town in El Salvador.

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Quick Information

Population
71,594
Continent
North America
Country
El Salvador
Region
San Salvador Department
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.7217, -89.1687

Tags

North AmericaEl SalvadorSan Salvador DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Delgado

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

El Boquerón Crater

The 1.5-km-wide crater of San Salvador Volcano, reached by a scenic road climbing from the capital to 1,800 m: peer into the perfect cinder cone left by the 1917 eruption.

13 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Joya de Cerén

A UNESCO site known as the Pompeii of the Americas, a Maya farming village preserved under volcanic ash from the 6th century.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Suchitoto

El Salvador's best-preserved colonial town: cobbled streets and a white timber-columned church above Lake Suchitlán, a reservoir that draws huge flocks of migratory birds each winter.

28 km · about 30 min drive

beach

El Tunco

El Salvador's top surf beach with a distinctive pig-shaped rock formation, vibrant nightlife, and consistent Pacific waves.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Coatepeque

A stunning volcanic crater lake in western El Salvador with turquoise water, surrounded by forested hills and lakeside restaurants.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Santa Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)

El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Delgado

  • 52 kmSanta Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.
  • 75 kmRuta de las FloresA picturesque route through the western highlands of El Salvador connecting colorful colonial villages and coffee plantations.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Delgado.

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🇸🇻 El Salvador

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3 km awayPop. 329,708

Ayutuxtepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

4 km awayPop. 25,426

San Salvador

🇸🇻 El Salvador

4 km awayPop. 525,990

Ilopango

🇸🇻 El Salvador

7 km awayPop. 38,890

San Marcos

🇸🇻 El Salvador

7 km awayPop. 54,615

Tonacatepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 6,245

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