# Acajutla

> district in Western Sonsonate, El Salvador

**Wikidata**: [Q937292](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q937292)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acajutla)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/acajutla

## Summary
Acajutla is a district located in Western Sonsonate, El Salvador, classified as a city. It has a population of 55,307 (as of 2024) and covers an area of 166.6 square kilometers. The district is known for its administrative role as the capital of Western Sonsonate and is situated at an elevation of 26 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City, administrative territorial entity, district of El Salvador.
- **Location**: Western Sonsonate, El Salvador.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 13.589766666666666, Longitude -89.82976388888889.
- **Area**: 166.6 square kilometers.
- **Population**:
  - 47,678 (1992 census).
  - 52,359 (2007 census).
  - 55,307 (2024 census, preferred value).
- **Elevation**: 26 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC−06:00.
- **Patron Saint**: Holy Trinity.
- **Website**: [http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/](http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/).
- **Aliases**: Acaxual.
- **Related Identifiers**:
  - WOEID: 76775.
  - VIAF ID: 134861870.
  - Freebase ID: /m/0cbj8x.
  - Geonames ID: 3587498.
  - OpenStreetMap Node ID: 4018997534.
  - OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 5977122.
  - OpenWeatherMap City ID: 3587498.
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -1143929.
- **Categorization**:
  - Topic's Main Category: Category:Acajutla.
  - Commons Category: Acajutla.
  - Wikipedia Title: Acajutla.
  - Wikipedia Languages: 18 languages (ca, ceb, cs, da, de, el, en, es, et, eu, fa, fr, it, lt, mdf, nl, pl, pt, ru, sh, sk, sv, ur, war, zh, zh_min_nan).
- **Twinned Administrative Body**: Santa Ana.
- **Library Identifiers**:
  - Library of Congress: n80024942.
  - National Library of Israel: 987007561928405171.
  - U.S. National Archives: 10037221.
- **Encyclopedia Britannica Online ID**: place/Acajutla (qualified as Sonsonate Oeste).

## FAQs
**What is the population of Acajutla?**
The population of Acajutla has been recorded as 47,678 in 1992, 52,359 in 2007, and 55,307 in 2024, with the 2024 figure being the most recent and preferred value.

**Where is Acajutla located?**
Acajutla is located in Western Sonsonate, El Salvador, with specific coordinates at latitude 13.589766666666666 and longitude -89.82976388888889.

**What is the area of Acajutla?**
Acajutla covers an area of 166.6 square kilometers.

**What is the elevation of Acajutla?**
Acajutla is situated at an elevation of 26 meters above sea level.

**What is the timezone of Acajutla?**
Acajutla operates in the UTC−06:00 timezone.

**What is the patron saint of Acajutla?**
The patron saint of Acajutla is the Holy Trinity.

**What are the aliases of Acajutla?**
Acajutla is also known by the alias Acaxual.

**What is the official website of Acajutla?**
The official website of Acajutla is [http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/](http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/).

**What are the related identifiers for Acajutla?**
Acajutla is associated with several identifiers, including WOEID 76775, VIAF ID 134861870, Freebase ID /m/0cbj8x, Geonames ID 3587498, OpenStreetMap Node ID 4018997534, OpenStreetMap Relation ID 5977122, OpenWeatherMap City ID 3587498, and GNS Unique Feature ID -1143929.

**What are the categorizations of Acajutla?**
Acajutla is categorized under Topic's Main Category: Category:Acajutla, Commons Category: Acajutla, Wikipedia Title: Acajutla, and is available in 18 Wikipedia languages.

**What is the twinned administrative body of Acajutla?**
Acajutla is twinned with Santa Ana.

**What are the library identifiers for Acajutla?**
Acajutla is identified by the Library of Congress (n80024942), National Library of Israel (987007561928405171), and U.S. National Archives (10037221).

**What is the Encyclopedia Britannica Online ID for Acajutla?**
The Encyclopedia Britannica Online ID for Acajutla is place/Acajutla, qualified as Sonsonate Oeste.

## Why It Matters
Acajutla serves as an administrative and urban center in Western Sonsonate, El Salvador, playing a crucial role in the region's governance and development. Its classification as a city and district underscores its significance as a local authority and settlement. The district's population data reflects its growth and development over time, with the 2024 census providing the most recent and preferred figure. The elevation and coordinates of Acajutla provide essential geographical context, while its timezone and patron saint highlight cultural and administrative aspects. The district's official website and related identifiers ensure accessibility and recognition in various databases and systems. Its categorizations and library identifiers further emphasize its importance in academic and institutional contexts.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the capital of Western Sonsonate.
- **Population Growth**: Recorded population increases from 47,678 in 1992 to 55,307 in 2024.
- **Geographical Context**: Located at latitude 13.589766666666666 and longitude -89.82976388888889, with an elevation of 26 meters.
- **Timezone**: Operates in the UTC−06:00 timezone.
- **Patron Saint**: Recognized by the Holy Trinity.
- **Official Website**: Maintained at [http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/](http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/).
- **Aliases**: Also known as Acaxual.
- **Related Identifiers**: Associated with WOEID 76775, VIAF ID 134861870, and other unique identifiers.
- **Categorizations**: Listed under Topic's Main Category: Category:Acajutla and Commons Category: Acajutla.
- **Twinned Administrative Body**: Partnered with Santa Ana.
- **Library Identifiers**: Recognized by the Library of Congress, National Library of Israel, and U.S. National Archives.
- **Encyclopedia Britannica Online ID**: place/Acajutla, qualified as Sonsonate Oeste.

## Body
### Geography
Acajutla is situated in Western Sonsonate, El Salvador, with specific coordinates at latitude 13.589766666666666 and longitude -89.82976388888889. The district covers an area of 166.6 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 26 meters above sea level. These geographical details provide a precise location and context for the district.

### Demographics
The population of Acajutla has been recorded as 47,678 in 1992, 52,359 in 2007, and 55,307 in 2024, with the 2024 figure being the most recent and preferred value. These population figures reflect the district's growth and development over time.

### Administration
Acajutla serves as the capital of Western Sonsonate and is classified as a city and administrative territorial entity. The district operates in the UTC−06:00 timezone and is recognized by the patron saint of the Holy Trinity. These administrative details highlight the district's role and significance.

### Identifiers and Categorizations
Acajutla is associated with several identifiers, including WOEID 76775, VIAF ID 134861870, Freebase ID /m/0cbj8x, Geonames ID 3587498, OpenStreetMap Node ID 4018997534, OpenStreetMap Relation ID 5977122, OpenWeatherMap City ID 3587498, and GNS Unique Feature ID -1143929. The district is also categorized under Topic's Main Category: Category:Acajutla, Commons Category: Acajutla, Wikipedia Title: Acajutla, and is available in 18 Wikipedia languages. These identifiers and categorizations ensure the district's recognition and accessibility in various databases and systems.

### Official Resources
The official website of Acajutla is [http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/](http://www.acajutla.gob.sv/), providing access to official information and services. The district is also recognized by the Library of Congress (n80024942), National Library of Israel (987007561928405171), and U.S. National Archives (10037221). The Encyclopedia Britannica Online ID for Acajutla is place/Acajutla, qualified as Sonsonate Oeste. These official resources ensure the district's accessibility and recognition in academic and institutional contexts.

### Partnerships
Acajutla is twinned with Santa Ana, indicating a partnership between the two administrative bodies. This collaboration highlights the district's role in regional and national contexts.

### Wikipedia and Language Availability
Acajutla's Wikipedia page is titled "Acajutla" and is available in 18 languages, including Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Moksha, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Swedish, Urdu, Waray, Chinese, and Min Nan Chinese. This multilingual availability ensures broad accessibility and recognition.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. 2007 Salvadoran census
4. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/elsalvador/cities/?cityid=10923)
5. 2024 Salvadoran census
6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames
8. BBC Things
9. [Source](http://www.isdem.gob.sv/directorio-de-negocios/784/el-porvenir/)
10. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File