Chalatenango, Chalatenango

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Chalatenango
—  Municipality  —
Iglesia de Azacualpa

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Chalatenango is located in El Salvador
Chalatenango
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 14°02′N 88°56′W / 14.033°N 88.933°W / 14.033; -88.933
Country  El Salvador
Department Chalatenango Department
Area
 - Total 50.8 sq mi (131.5 km2)
Elevation 1,299 ft (396 m)
Population (2006)
 - Total 29,271

Chalatenango (known as "Chalate" by locals) is a town and municipality in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department.

It is the birthplace of Salvadoran hip hop group Pescozada. The coat of arms is actually the same as the department, as is the flag.

As of 2007 the municipality covers an area of 131.5 km2 and has a population of 29,271. It is divided administratively into 6 cantons and 36 caserios.

For more information on the department see Chalatenango

Coordinates: 14°02′N 88°56′W / 14.033°N 88.933°W / 14.033; -88.933