Nueva San Salvador (Santa Tecla), La Libertad
Nueva San Salvador: City and Municipality in the San Salvador Department, El Salvador
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Quick Facts about Santa Tecla
| Population : | 135,483 |
| Country : | El Salvador |
| State : | La Libertad (El Salvador) |
| Area : | 108.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,054 feet / 931 meters |
| Capital city : | Santa Tecla is capital of La Libertad Department |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/El_Salvador |
| Local time : | 23:16:32 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Santa Tecla is located at 13°40'37"N 89°16'47"W (13.6769400, -89.2797200).
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Official website of Santa Tecla
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1862 | 2,003 | - | census |
| 1865 | 2,516 | 20.39% | register office |
| 1930 | 29,074 | 91.35% | census |
| 2007 | 121,908 | 76.15% | census |
| 2014 | 135,483 | 10.02% | census |
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