Usulután
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Usulután is the 5th largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the Department of Usulutan in the south-east of El Salvador. As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people.
Usulutan rests in a rich agricultural valley.
The city was badly damaged by the Salvadoran earthquakes of February 2001, in addition to Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
It is home to one of the most successful football clubs in the country CD Luis Angel Firpo who play at Sergio Torres Stadium. Sergio Torres Stadium is the only stadium in the country that is fully owned by the football club.
Birth place to many interesting characters such as former President Elías Antonio Saca González, Schafik Handal, Alvaro Torres and Maria Simon.
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A market in Usulután
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A typical street scene in Usulután.
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Volcanoes near Usulután.
Coordinates: 13°21′N 88°27′W / 13.35°N 88.45°W
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