Chalatenango ( Spanish Chalatenango ) is a city in El Salvador , the administrative center of the department of the same name .
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Chalatenango | |||||
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isp. Chalatenango | |||||
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A country | Salvador | ||||
Department | Chalatenango | ||||
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Center height | 396 m | ||||
Timezone | UTC-6 | ||||
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Population | 21,104 people ( 2012 ) | ||||
History
It was founded in 1550 by the Indians . In 1831 he received the status of the city.
Geographical position
The city center is located at an altitude of 396 m above sea level [1] .
Economy
Residents of the city are engaged in agriculture, many products are exported to neighboring Honduras .
Demographics
City population by year [2] :
1992 | 2000 | 2012 |
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15 306 | 17 800 | 21,104 |
Notes
- ↑ Chalatenango, El Salvador Page (English) . The date of circulation is January 12, 2012. Archived September 9, 2012.
- ↑ Chalatenango (English) . World Gazetteer. The date of circulation is January 12, 2012. Archived September 9, 2012.