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Metapán

Santa Ana Department, El Salvador · North America

About Metapán

Metapán sits on the route: 25 minutes from Concepción Las Minas, 53km from Lake Coatepeque.

Metapán is a town located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador. With a population of 19,143, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Metapán 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 Metapán to your route.

About Metapán

Metapán is a city and municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. Metapán is situated in the northern part of the department, bordering Honduras and Guatemala. It is the second largest city in the department after Santa Ana and is divided between 29 cantones.

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Where is Metapán located?

Metapán is located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 14.3333 latitude, -89.4500 longitude.

What is the population of Metapán?

Metapán has a population of approximately 19,143 people, making it a town in El Salvador.

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Quick Information

Population
19,143
Continent
North America
Country
El Salvador
Region
Santa Ana Department
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
14.3333, -89.4500

Tags

North AmericaEl SalvadorSanta Ana DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Metapán

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Coatepeque

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

53 km · about 60 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Metapán

  • 57 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.
  • 67 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 Metapán.

Concepción Las Minas

🇬🇹 Guatemala

21 km awayPop. 1,295

Texistepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

23 km awayPop. 2,401

Nueva Concepción

🇸🇻 El Salvador

27 km awayPop. 9,990

Esquipulas

🇬🇹 Guatemala

28 km awayPop. 20,674

Antigua Ocotepeque

🇭🇳 Honduras

28 km awayPop. 1,862

Asunción Mita

🇬🇹 Guatemala

28 km awayPop. 48,297

Agua Blanca

🇬🇹 Guatemala

28 km awayPop. 2,776

Santa Lucía

🇭🇳 Honduras

28 km awayPop. 1,224

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