San Ignacio, Chalatenango

For other uses, see San Ignacio.
San Ignacio
Municipality
San Ignacio

Location in El Salvador

Coordinates: 14°20′N 89°11′W / 14.333°N 89.183°W / 14.333; -89.183Coordinates: 14°20′N 89°11′W / 14.333°N 89.183°W / 14.333; -89.183
Country  El Salvador
Department Chalatenango Department
Area
  Total 26.70 sq mi (69.15 km2)
Population (2005)
  Total 16,000
A street in San Ignacio town

San Ignacio is a municipality of El Salvador.

It is located in the department of Chalatenango, to a distance of 87 km. from San Salvador, and to 8 km. of the international border with Honduras.

This municipality takes his name in honor to Ignatius of Loyola. Their celebrations are from July 23 to July 31.

Geography

Tourism

Miramundo Forest

San Ignacio represents one of the most important points of attraction in El Salvador, thanks to its pleasant climate and beautiful mountains. There we can find the highest mountain in the country: the "Cerro El Pital" (The Pital Hill) near "Las Pilas" corner with 2730m over the sea level, where we can find a variety of fruits and vegetables nonseen in another point of the country making this place, maybe, the most important vegetables source for the country.

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