Sensuntepeque

Sensuntepeque, city, north-central El Salvador. Sensuntepeque is located in the hills south of the Lempa River valley at an elevation of 3,000 feet (900 metres). A major producer of indigo in colonial times, Sensuntepeque has become an agricultural centre for grain, henequen (a fibre for twine), sugarcane, and coffee production in the surrounding area. The city’s industrial activities include pottery making and liquor distilling. Pop. (2005 est.) urban area, 16,900.