La Libertad Department (El Salvador)

La Libertad is a department in El Salvador. The capital city is Santa Tecla.

Flag of La Libertad
Coat of arms of La Libertad
Location within El Salvador
Location within El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°46′30″N 89°21′32″W / 13.775°N 89.359°W / 13.775; -89.359Coordinates: 13°46′30″N 89°21′32″W / 13.775°N 89.359°W / 13.775; -89.359
CountryEl Salvador
Created
(given current status)
1865
SeatSanta Tecla
Area
 • Total1,652.9 km2 (638.2 sq mi)
Population
 • Total747,662
 • Density452.333/km2 (1,171.54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
ISO 3166 codeSV-LI

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