Zacatecoluca
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| Zacatecoluca | |
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  Zacatecoluca
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| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | La Paz |
Zacatecoluca is a city in southern El Salvador and capital of the La Paz Department, located in the Lempa River valley. Zacatecoluca has a population of over 62,576 (2006 est.). The city is a commercial and manufacturing center, and it serves the surrounding agricultural area. Major products include textiles, baskets, and wood items
The city is home to the Catedral Santa Lucía, a monument to José Simeon Cañas, a priest who in 1824 successfully abolished slavery in Central America.
The city was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1922.
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