Zacatecoluca

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Zacatecoluca
Municipality
Our Lady of the Poor Cathedral
La Paz
Founded	1852
Area
• Total	425.69 km2 (164.36 sq mi)
Elevation	210 m (690 ft)
Population  (2016 census)
• Total	75,100
• Density	180/km2 (460/sq mi)

Zacatecoluca (Spanish pronunciation:

Located in Southern El Salvador, in the Rio Lempa valley, at the foot of San Vicente (Chinchotepec) Volcano. A commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area, it also trades in cotton goods, baskets, salt, and lumber.

History

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An earthquake in 1932 caused severe damage.

Zacatecoluca was the birthplace of José Simeón Cañas, who fought for and secured the emancipation of

Zacatecoluca houses many traditional Spanish buildings including the Santa Lucia Catholic Church and used to hold the house where José Simeón Cañas lived, until poor economy due to the many years of war caused the local government to sell the house to a supermarket branch, the house was destroyed and a poorly marked stone on the left of the supermarket entrance is all that is left of Cañas' housing legacy.

Santa Lucia Catholic Church holds a dear history to the people of Zacatecoluca, as an image of

The local professional football club is named Platense and they are former national league champions. They currently play in the Salvadoran First Division.

Gallery

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  San Sebastian Analco church.
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  Concha Acústica.
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  José Simeón Cañas monument.
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  Zacatecoluca's history center.

References