Santa Elena, El Salvador

Santa Elena is a city in the Usulután department of El Salvador. The city is known for hosting gold mines.[1]

Santa Elena
City
Santa Elena is located in El Salvador
Santa Elena
Santa Elena
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°19′0″N 88°35′0″W / 13.31667°N 88.58333°W / 13.31667; -88.58333
Country El Salvador
DepartmentUsulután Department
Government
 • MayorJoaquín Parada (NI)
Area
 • Total
21.20000 sq mi (54.90775 km2)
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
5,887
Time zoneUTC-6

Sports

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The local football clubs are named El Vencedor and they currently play in the Salvadoran Second and Third Division.

Culture

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Santa Elena celebrates its Fiestas Patronales from August 10 to the 18.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Gold fever: big mining companies circle as El Salvador prepares to reverse ban". the Guardian. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.

13°23′N 88°25′W / 13.383°N 88.417°W / 13.383; -88.417