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Ilopango

San Salvador Department, El Salvador · North America

About Ilopango

Ilopango is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Delgado, 19km from El Boquerón Crater.

Ilopango is a town located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador. With a population of 38,890, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ilopango 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 Ilopango to your route.

About Ilopango

Ilopango is a town and district in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is a few miles east of the nation's capital, San Salvador and part of the San Salvador metropolitan area. It is located near Lake Ilopango, the country's largest lake at 72 square kilometers.

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Ilopango offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ilopango located?

Ilopango is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 13.7017 latitude, -89.1094 longitude.

What is the population of Ilopango?

Ilopango has a population of approximately 38,890 people, making it a town in El Salvador.

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Quick Information

Population
38,890
Continent
North America
Country
El Salvador
Region
San Salvador Department
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.7017, -89.1094

Tags

North AmericaEl SalvadorSan Salvador DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Ilopango

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.

19 km · about 20 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

El Tunco

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

38 km · about 45 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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  • 59 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ilopango.

Soyapango

🇸🇻 El Salvador

3 km awayPop. 329,708

Delgado

🇸🇻 El Salvador

7 km awayPop. 71,594

Santo Tomás

🇸🇻 El Salvador

7 km awayPop. 14,581

Cuscatancingo

🇸🇻 El Salvador

8 km awayPop. 44,369

San Salvador

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 525,990

Mejicanos

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 160,317

Tonacatepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 6,245

San Marcos

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 54,615

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