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Chalatenango, Chalatenango Department, El Salvador – El Salvador Flag

Current Date And Time In Chalatenango, El Salvador

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:33:51 CST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 19,364

🌎 Chalatenango, Chalatenango Department, El Salvador – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chalatenango, a city in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chalatenango — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Chalatenango, Chalatenango Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChalatenango
StateChalatenango Department
CountryEl Salvador
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population19,364
Area131.80 km² (50.89 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Chalatenango Department#1 of 3 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+503
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.sv
Elevation
In Meter400
In Feet1,312
GPS Coordinates
Latitude14.04
Longitude-88.94
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.041° N 88.94° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 2' 29" N 88° 56' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 2.48' N 88° 56.37' W
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryEl Achiotal, Honduras (21 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:37 AM
Sunset🌅 06:27 PM
Day Length12h 50m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/El_Salvador
Founded / Incorporated1786-01-01

Chalatenango – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chalatenango, Chalatenango Department

Chalatenango is a city situated in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador, within North America. GeoNames classifies Chalatenango as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Chalatenango Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Chalatenango

The latitude and longitude of Chalatenango pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 400 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chalatenango on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chalatenango

Chalatenango runs on UTC -06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Chalatenango

Payments and pricing in Chalatenango run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chalatenango exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chalatenango

To ring a number in Chalatenango from outside El Salvador, dial +503 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chalatenango and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Chalatenango's Standing Within Chalatenango Department

By recorded population, Chalatenango ranks #1 of 3 cities in Chalatenango Department. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Chalatenango Department market. › Cities near Chalatenango

📊 How This Chalatenango Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Chalatenango into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Chalatenango to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Chalatenango Department market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Chalatenango. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chalatenango

👥 What is the population of Chalatenango?

Chalatenango has a recorded population of approximately 19,364 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Chalatenango Department. Browse more cities in Chalatenango Department for comparison.

📐 How large is Chalatenango in square kilometers?

Chalatenango spans approximately 131.80 square kilometers (50.89 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Chalatenango in?

Chalatenango is part of Chalatenango Department in El Salvador. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Chalatenango in?

Chalatenango keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chalatenango?

Businesses and shops in Chalatenango price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Chalatenango currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chalatenango lands you closest to El Achiotal, Honduras, about 21 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chalatenango sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.