San Ignacio, Chalatenango
Encyclopedia
San Ignacio is a municipality of El Salvador
. Is located in the departament of Chalatenango
, to a distance of 87 km. from San Salvador
, and to 8 km. of the international border with Honduras
.
This municipality takes his name in honor to Ignatius of Loyola
. Their celebrations are from July 23 to July 31.
San Ignacio represents one of the most important points of attraction in El Salvador
, thanks to his pleasant climate and beautiful mountains.
There we can find the highest mountain in the country: the "Cerro El Pital" (The Pital Hill) near "Las Pilas" corner with 2730m over the sea level, where we can find a variety of fruits and vegetables nonseen in another point of the country making this place, maybe, the most important vegetables source for the country.
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
. Is located in the departament of Chalatenango
Chalatenango Department
Chalatenango is a department of El Salvador, located in the northwest of the country. The capital is the city of Chalatenango. The Chalatenango Department encompasses 2,017 km² and contains more than 220,000 inhabitants. Las Matras Archaeological Ruins contains the relics of prehistoric...
, to a distance of 87 km. from San Salvador
San Salvador
The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
, and to 8 km. of the international border with Honduras
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
.
This municipality takes his name in honor to Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight from a Basque noble family, hermit, priest since 1537, and theologian, who founded the Society of Jesus and was its first Superior General. Ignatius emerged as a religious leader during the Counter-Reformation...
. Their celebrations are from July 23 to July 31.
Geography
- Latitude: 1010m over the sea level
- Area: 69.15 km²
- Population: 16,000 inhabitants
- Climate: Fresh/Cool
- Corners: "Las Pilas", "El Centro", "Río Chiquito", "El Rosario", "Santa Rosa", "El Carmen" and "El Pinar".
- Rivers:"Sumpul", "Los Pozos", "San Ignacio", "Nunuapa", "Jupula", "Río Chiquito".
Tourism
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
, thanks to his pleasant climate and beautiful mountains.
There we can find the highest mountain in the country: the "Cerro El Pital" (The Pital Hill) near "Las Pilas" corner with 2730m over the sea level, where we can find a variety of fruits and vegetables nonseen in another point of the country making this place, maybe, the most important vegetables source for the country.