Sensuntepeque

Sensuntepeque
District
Santa Bárbara parochial church
Location of Sensuntepeque (district) in Cabañas Department (above) and of Sensuntepeque City in El Salvador (below)
Sensuntepeque
Coordinates: 13°52′N 88°38′W / 13.867°N 88.633°W / 13.867; -88.633
Country El Salvador
Department Cabañas
MunicipalityCabañas Este
Founded1550
Area
 • Total
306.33 km2 (118.27 sq mi)
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
41,216
 • Density134.55/km2 (348.48/sq mi)
Postal code
1201

Sensuntepeque (Spanish pronunciation: [sensunteˈpeke]) is a city and district in the Cabañas Department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department and principal town in the area. Sensuntepeque is located about 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of the capital, San Salvador, at an altitude of 820 metres (2,690 ft).