Chalatenango, Chalatenango

Chalatenango
—  Municipality  —
Iglesia de Azacualpa
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Chalatenango Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 14°02′N 88°56′W / 14.033°N 88.933°W / 14.033; -88.933
Country	El Salvador
Department	Chalatenango Department
Area
– Total	50.8 sq mi (131.5 km2)
Elevation	1,299 ft (396 m)
Population (2006)
– Total	29,271

Chalatenango (known as "Chalate" by locals) is a town and municipality in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department.

The coat of arms is actually the same as the department's, as is the flag.

As of 2007 the municipality covers an area of 131.5 km² and has a population of 29,271. It is divided administratively into 6 cantons and 36 caserios.

Sports

Chalatenango is home to the professional football teams Alacranes Del Norte and C.D. Chalatenango. The home ground for both clubs is Estadio José Gregorio Martínez. It features floodlights and a main stand with seating accommodation.

Another popular sport in the region is ranching or Jaripeo. Events take place every few months in the villages around Chalatenango and in the field opposite the Gregorio Martinez outside of Chalatenango city.

Coordinates: 14°02′N 88°56′W / 14.033°N 88.933°W / 14.033; -88.933