La Palma, El Salvador
Municipality in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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La Palma is a municipality in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. The municipality, located in a mountainous area of the country, covers an area of 135.60 km2 and as of 2006 had an approximate population of 24,000.
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La Palma | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 14°19′N 89°10′W | |
Country | El Salvador |
Department | Chalatenango Department |
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Area | |
• Total | 52.36 sq mi (135.60 km2) |
Elevation | 3,474 ft (1,059 m) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 24,000 |
Website | lapalma.com.sv |
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It has historical importance since it played a fundamental role as a site for negotiations and battles between guerrillas and the government during Civil War of El Salvador.[1]
Much of the municipality is mountainous and has a thriving artisan community. It is one of the most notable centres of craft in the country and the revenue generated from crafts through tourism and exports are crucial to the economy.