Santa Elena, El Salvador
Santa Elena | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 13°19′0″N 88°35′0″W / 13.31667°N 88.58333°W | |
Country | El Salvador |
Department | Usulután Department |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joaquín Parada (NI) |
Area | |
• Total | 21.20000 sq mi (54.90775 km2) |
Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 5,887 |
Time zone | UTC-6 |
Santa Elena is a city in the Usulután department of El Salvador. The city is known for hosting gold mines.[1]
Sports
The local football clubs are named El Vencedor and they currently play in the Salvadoran Second and Third Division.
Culture
Santa Elena celebrates its Fiestas Patronales from August 10 to the 18.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "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