City · El Salvador
La Unión
La Unión is the easternmost department of El Salvador. Its capital is La Unión. It covers a total of 2,074 square kilometres (801 sq mi) and has a population of 263,200. The department was created on June 22, 1865, and the city of La Unión was made its capital. The Conchagua Temple was built in 1693 and it is one of tourist attractions of the department, as well as containing archeological ruins in Intipucá and Meanguera.
Good to know
- Population: 26,807.
- Founded: 1865.
- Area: 2074 sq km.
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador.