Latitude and Longitude of El Salvador
13° 41' 21.7" N, 89° 11' 13.8" W
Located in North America, El Salvador is situated in the Central American region, bordered by Honduras to the east and Guatemala to the west. Its geographic centroid is approximately at 13.69° N latitude and 89.19° W longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere, characterized by a relatively small and elongated shape. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in El Salvador for various purposes, such as utilizing geocoding applications, navigation, or mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are also essential for time-zone planning, as El Salvador operates on Central Standard Time (CST).
El Salvador Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.689350, -89.187180
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°41'21.7"N 89°11'13.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°41.361'N 89°11.231'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 16N 263440E 1514439N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d42tfkpfh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 765GMRQ7+P4W
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.689350,-89.187180
Major Cities in El Salvador
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | 13.689350 | -89.187180 | 525,990 |
| Soyapango | 13.710240 | -89.139890 | 329,708 |
| San Miguel | 13.482610 | -88.182110 | 247,126 |
| Santa Ana | 13.988270 | -89.556850 | 176,661 |
| Mejicanos | 13.723970 | -89.188000 | 160,317 |
| Santa Tecla | 13.677410 | -89.283350 | 124,694 |
| Apopa | 13.807220 | -89.179170 | 112,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent and region is El Salvador located in, and how can I read its coordinates?
El Salvador is located in North America, specifically in Central America. Its coordinates are read as latitude 13.69° N and longitude 89.19° W.
What is the time zone of El Salvador and its longitudinal span?
El Salvador operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6. This places it within a longitudinal span that primarily affects its position relative to other regions in Central America.
How can I pinpoint cities or sub-regions within El Salvador using this country page?
To find specific cities or sub-regions in El Salvador, you can utilize the coordinates provided on the country page. Entering these coordinates into mapping tools will help you locate major cities and notable areas within the country.