Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Republic of El Salvador
Area in Km2
21,040
Population
6,192,993 population
Capital
San Salvador
Religion
50% Catholic; 30% Evangelical; 20% Other
Government
Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language
Spanish
Languages spoken
None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
-7

Currency

Currency
Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
High criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
High

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+503
Internet availability
Medium

Electricity

V
115
Hz
60