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
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
Department San Miguel
Founded1530
Government
  MayorJosé Alexander Torres
Area
  Total
593.98 km2 (229.34 sq mi)
Elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Population
 (2024)
  Total
290,612
  Density490/km2 (1,300/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 2024 was 290,612.