About 75 thousand people.

Sonsonate is a warm western city near the Pacific coast, known for its rivers, cattle fairs, and lively Holy Week traditions. It is a gateway to beaches and nature.
See the colorful Holy Week processions, splash near the Sonsonate river, and take a short trip to nearby Pacific beaches.
Sonsonate is famous for its Holy Week, when the streets are covered with beautiful carpets made of colored sawdust and flowers.
Rivers and green fields surround the city, and the sunny Pacific beaches are just a short ride away.