# Cojutepeque

> city in El Salvador

**Wikidata**: [Q2565407](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2565407)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cojutepeque)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cojutepeque

## Summary
Cojutepeque is a city in El Salvador that serves as the capital of the Cuscatlán Department, with a population of approximately 46,839 people as of 2024, and was established in 1858.

## Key Facts
- Located in the Southern Cuscatlán region of El Salvador, serving as the capital of the Cuscatlán Department
- Has an area of 31.43 square kilometres
- Was established on June 28, 1858
- Has a population of 45,601 (1992 census), 50,315 (2007 census), and 46,839 (2024 census, preferred value)
- Coordinates are approximately 13.7217°N, -88.9344°W
- Elevation above sea level is 853 metres
- Timezone is UTC-06:00
- Website: http://www.cuscatlansur.gob.sv
- Wikipedia title: Cojutepeque
- WOEID: 77076
- Viaf ID: 146656597
- SNARC ID: 1550
- Inception date: 1858-06-28
- UN/LOCODE: SVCJP
- Population data from 1992, 2007, and 2024 census
- Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/La_Entrada_de_Cojutepeque,_El_Salvador.jpg
- Locator map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Cojutepeque.svg
- Wikipedia languages: ceb, de, el, en, es, eu, fr, it, ko, lt, mdf, nl, pl, pt, ru, sh, simple, uk, ur, zh, zh_min_nan
- Described by The New International Encyclopedia
- Category: city, district of El Salvador, administrative territorial entity

## FAQs
- What is the population of Cojutepeque?  
  The population was 45,601 in 1992, 50,315 in 2007, and 46,839 as of 2024 according to census data.

- What is the capital of the Cuscatlán Department?  
  Cojutepeque serves as the capital of the Cuscatlán Department in El Salvador.

- What is the elevation of Cojutepeque?  
  The city has an elevation of 853 metres above sea level.

- What is the timezone used in Cojutepeque?  
  Cojutepeque uses the UTC-06:00 timezone.

- What is the official website for Cojutepeque?  
  The official website is http://www.cuscatlansur.gob.sv.

- What is the area of Cojutepeque?  
  The city covers an area of 31.43 square kilometres.

## Why It Matters
Cojutepeque holds significance as the administrative capital of the Cuscatlán Department in El Salvador, serving as a regional center for governance and administration. Its establishment in 1858 marked its role as a key urban center in the southern part of the country. The city's population data from multiple census years provides insight into demographic trends in the region. As the capital of the department, Cojutepeque plays a crucial role in regional development, infrastructure planning, and service provision for the surrounding areas.

## Notable For
- Being the capital city of the Cuscatlán Department
- Having a population of approximately 46,839 people as of 2024
- Being established in 1858
- Having an area of 31.43 square kilometres
- Being located at an elevation of 853 metres above sea level
- Serving as a regional administrative center

## Body
### History
Cojutepeque was established on June 28, 1858, as indicated by the inception date provided in the source material. The city has served as the capital of the Cuscatlán Department since its establishment. Population data shows the city's population was 45,601 in 1992, 50,315 in 2007, and 46,839 as of 2024 according to census data.

### Geography and Location
Cojutepeque is situated in the Southern Cuscatlán region of El Salvador. The city has coordinates of approximately 13.7217°N, -88.9344°W and an elevation of 853 metres above sea level. The area of the city is 31.43 square kilometres. The city uses the UTC-06:00 timezone.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Cojutepeque has been documented through multiple census years. According to the source material, the population was 45,601 in 1992, 50,315 in 2007, and 46,839 as of 2024. The 2024 figure is marked as the preferred population value.

### Administration and Governance
Cojutepeque serves as the capital of the Cuscatlán Department. The official website for the department is http://www.cuscatlansur.gob.sv. The city has various administrative identifiers including a UN/LOCODE of SVCJP and a SNARC ID of 1550.

### Infrastructure and Resources
The city has an image available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/La_Entrada_de_Cojutepeque,_El_Salvador.jpg and a locator map at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Cojutepeque.svg. The openstreetmap node ID is 308198839 with relation ID 9222747.

### Classification and Identifiers
Cojutepeque is classified as a city and administrative territorial entity in El Salvador. It has multiple identifiers including a WOEID of 77076, a Viaf ID of 146656597, and a Geonames ID of 3586977. The freebase ID is /m/078h7x and the openweathermap city ID is also 3586977.

### Language and Accessibility
The Wikipedia page for Cojutepeque is available in multiple languages including Cebuano, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Basque, French, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Moksha, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Simple English, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Chinese. The page has a sitelink count of 21.

### References and Citations
The information about Cojutepeque is referenced through various sources including Wikipedia, The New International Encyclopedia, and other academic sources. The sources include references to specific Wikidata items and URLs.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. OpenStreetMap
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. 2007 Salvadoran census
5. 2024 Salvadoran census
6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/sv.htm)
9. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File