Cuscatlán () is a department of El Salvador, located in the center of the country. With a surface area of , it is El Salvador's smallest department. Cuscatlán or Cuzcatlán was the name the original inhabitants of the Western part of the country gave to most of the territory that is now El Salvador. In their language it means "land of precious jewels". It was created on 22 May 1835. Suchitoto was the first capital of the department but on 12 November 1861, Cojutepeque was made the capital. It is known in producing fruits, tobacco, sugar cane, and coffee among other items. The department is famous for its chorizos from the city of Cojutepeque.
Municipalities Cuscatlán Norte Cuscatlán Sur
Districts Candelaria Cojutepeque El Carmen El Rosario Monte San Juan Oratorio de Concepción San Bartolomé Perulapía San Cristóbal San José Guayabal San Pedro Perulapán San Rafael Cedros San Ramón Santa Cruz Analquito Santa Cruz Michapa Suchitoto Tenancingo
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External links El Salvador at GeoHive