# San Vicente

> city in El Salvador

**Wikidata**: [Q1094372](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1094372)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Vicente,_El_Salvador)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/san-vicente-q1094372

## Summary
San Vicente is a city and district located in the San Vicente Department of El Salvador. Founded on December 26, 1635, it sits at an elevation of 390 meters and covers an area of 267.3 square kilometers. According to the 2024 census, the city has a population of 52,461.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: El Salvador
- **Inception**: December 26, 1635
- **Instance of**: City, district of El Salvador
- **Area**: 267.3 square kilometres
- **Elevation**: 390 metres above sea level
- **Population**: 52,461 (2024 census); 53,213 (2007 census); 45,559 (1992 census)
- **Coordinates**: 13.643286111111111, -88.78364166666667
- **Timezone**: UTC−06:00
- **UN/LOCODE**: SVSVE
- **Aliases**: San Vicente de Austria, San Vicente de Lorenzana, San Vicente de Austria y Lorenzana
- **Administrative Status**: Capital of San Vicente Department (since June 12, 1824)
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n79079989
- **VIAF ID**: 157094607
- **GeoNames ID**: 3583178

## FAQs
**What is the population of San Vicente?**
According to the 2024 census, the population is 52,461. Previous censuses recorded 53,213 residents in 2007 and 45,559 in 1992.

**When was San Vicente founded?**
The city was founded on December 26, 1635. It later became the capital of the San Vicente Department on June 12, 1824.

**What administrative regions has San Vicente served as the capital of?**
Historically, San Vicente served as the capital of the Province of San Vicente (1658–1785) and the Partido de San Vicente (1785–1824). It currently serves as the capital of the San Vicente Department, a role it has held since 1824.

**What are the former names of San Vicente?**
The city has been known by several historical names, including San Vicente de Austria, San Vicente de Lorenzana, and San Vicente de Austria y Lorenzana.

## Why It Matters
San Vicente holds historical and administrative significance as a long-standing urban center in El Salvador. Its establishment in the 17th century and its continuous role as a regional capital—first of a province, then a partido, and finally a department—highlight its political importance in the country's governance structure. It is recognized internationally through identifiers like the UN/LOCODE (SVSVE) and has been documented in sources like the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

## Notable For
- Serving as a capital city for three distinct administrative divisions over four centuries.
- Being documented in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.
- Holding multiple international identifiers including VIAF, GeoNames, and Library of Congress authority records.
- Maintaining a stable population of over 50,000 residents in the 21st century.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
San Vicente is geographically positioned at coordinates 13.643286111111111 latitude and -88.78364166666667 longitude. The city encompasses a total area of 267.3 square kilometres. It is situated in the southern region of the San Vicente Department, at an elevation of 390 metres above sea level. The city operates within the UTC−06:00 timezone.

Demographic records provide a clear picture of the city's population trends. A census conducted in 1992 recorded a population of 45,559. This number increased to 53,213 in the 2007 census. The most recent data from the 2024 census indicates a population of 52,461.

### Historical Administration
The city's administrative history is marked by its role as a capital for various regional divisions. Beginning in 1658, San Vicente served as the capital of the Province of San Vicente, a status that concluded on September 17, 1785. Immediately following this period, it became the capital of the Partido de San Vicente, serving in this capacity from September 17, 1785, until June 12, 1824. Since June 12, 1824, the city has served as the capital of the San Vicente Department. It is also noted as being located in "Southern San Vicente," a status that ended in 2023.

### Identity and Nomenclature
The entity is classified as both a city and a district of El Salvador. Throughout its history, it has been referred to by several names, including San Vicente de Austria, San Vicente de Lorenzana, and the combined San Vicente de Austria y Lorenzana. It is also frequently identified as San Vicente, El Salvador. The city is associated with specific heraldic and symbolic imagery, including a flag and a coat of arms.

### Global Cataloging and Sources
San Vicante is indexed in a wide array of international knowledge bases and geographical catalogs. It holds a Library of Congress Authority ID (n79079989) and a VIAF ID (157094607). It appears in the GeoNames database under ID 3583178 and the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names under ID 1016553. Other identifiers include a Freebase ID (/m/078h3r), a Who's on First ID (421174749), and a UN/LOCODE (SVSVE).

The city has been described or referenced in numerous publications and platforms. It is the subject of a Wikipedia article available in 24 languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French. It was notably described by the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. Additionally, it has a presence on modern digital platforms such as OpenStreetMap (Node ID: 308199036) and OpenWeatherMap (City ID: 3583178).

### Visual and Categorical Data
Visual documentation of the city includes an image of its central park (Parque Central de San Vicente), a locator map image, a flag image, and a coat of arms image. The main category for the topic on Wikimedia Commons is "San Vicente, El Salvador." There are also specific categories for people associated with the city: one for those born there and another for those who died there.

## 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=280)
5. 2024 Salvadoran census
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/sv.htm)
8. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File