| San Vicente | |
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San Vicente
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| Coordinates: 13°38′N 88°48′W / 13.633°N 88.8°W | |
| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | San Vicente Department |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 53,213 |
San Vicente is a municipality in the San Vicente department of El Salvador. It was founded by 50 Spanish families in 1635, under the Tempisque tree, which is still standing today.
One point of interest is the Tower of San Vicente, located at the center of the city in Cañas Park. It was damaged by an earthquake in 2001. Repairs were planned, but thus far little progress has been made. The city has several local festivals, which take place in Cañas Park. Among these are the gastronomic festivals, which are usually held every month.
San Vicente is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Vicente.
It has many public schools, including one for children with disabilities, as well as two colleges.
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