San Miguel
El Salvador
Founded in 1530 as San Miguel de La Frontera, this city in eastern El Salvador has served as the dominant commercial hub of the country's eastern region for nearly five centuries. Its walkable centre holds historic churches and a strong café and restaurant scene, and the city is widely known across El Salvador for its November Carnaval de San Miguel, the country's largest popular festival, held during the patron saint celebrations.
- Population247,126
- Nearest water0.7 km
- Nearest mountain5.2 km