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'''Usulután''' is the fifth largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the [[Usulután Department]] in the south-east of [[El Salvador]]. |
'''Usulután''' ({{IPA|es|usuluˈtan}}) is the fifth largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the [[Usulután Department]] in the south-east of [[El Salvador]]. |
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As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people. Usulután rests in a rich agricultural valley and has very high and humid temperatures most of the year as it is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The city was badly damaged by the Salvadorian earthquakes of February 2001, in addition to [[Hurricane Mitch]] in 1998. |
As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people. Usulután rests in a rich agricultural valley and has very high and humid temperatures most of the year as it is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The city was badly damaged by the [[January 2001 El Salvador earthquake|Salvadorian earthquakes]] of February 2001, in addition to [[Hurricane Mitch]] in 1998. |
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The main Catholic Church of the town is located in a park area next to the Town Hall (Alcaldia) and next to the Cine Centenario (a cinema) which are roughly located at the center of the town. Recently, Usulután has modernized considerably, having more influence from brand names |
The main Catholic Church of the town is located in a park area next to the Town Hall (Alcaldia) and next to the Cine Centenario (a cinema) which are roughly located at the center of the town. Recently, Usulután has modernized considerably, having more influence from brand names and eateries that were not available there in the past. |
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==Sport== |
==Sport== |
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It is home to one of the most successful soccer clubs in the country [[C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo]], who play at [[Sergio Torres Stadium]]. Sergio Torres Stadium is the only stadium in the country that is fully owned by the soccer club. |
It is home to one of the most successful soccer clubs in the country [[C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo]], who play at [[Sergio Torres Stadium]]. Sergio Torres Stadium is the only stadium in the country that is fully owned by the soccer club. The local teams' colors are white, red and Blue. They play in the Salvadoran League, The Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional. |
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==Notable |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Schafik Handal]], politician |
* [[Schafik Handal]], politician |
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* [[José Francisco Jovel]], football World Cup finalist |
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* [[Elías Antonio Saca González]], politician, Salvadoran president (2004-2009) |
* [[Elías Antonio Saca González]], politician, Salvadoran president (2004-2009) |
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* [[Álvaro Torres]], musician |
* [[Álvaro Torres]], musician |
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* [[Osael Romero]], football player |
* [[Osael Romero]], football player |
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Image:Usulutan market 2003.jpg|A market in Usulután |
Image:Usulutan market 2003.jpg|A market in Usulután |
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Image:Volcanoes near Usulután, El Salvador.jpg|[[Volcano]]es near Usulután. |
Image:Volcanoes near Usulután, El Salvador.jpg|[[Volcano]]es near Usulután. |
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== References == |
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{{Coord|13|21|N|88|27|W|region:SV_type:city|display=title}} |
{{Coord|13|21|N|88|27|W|region:SV_type:city|display=title}} |
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{{Usulután Department}} |
{{Usulután Department}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Usulutan}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:Usulutan}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in El Salvador]] |
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[[Category:Municipalities of the Usulután Department]] |
[[Category:Municipalities of the Usulután Department]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 6 December 2024
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Usulután | |
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 Central Park in Usulután | |
  Usulután Location in El Salvador | |
| Coordinates: 13°20′45″N 88°25′23″W / 13.34583°N 88.42306°W | |
| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | Usulután Department |
| Area | |
| 139.75 km2 (53.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| 87,078 | |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 51,910 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
Usulután (Spanish pronunciation: [usuluˈtan]) is the fifth largest city in El Salvador, and capital of the Usulután Department in the south-east of El Salvador.
As of 2006, it is estimated to have population of 71,636 people. Usulután rests in a rich agricultural valley and has very high and humid temperatures most of the year as it is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The city was badly damaged by the Salvadorian earthquakes of February 2001, in addition to Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
The main Catholic Church of the town is located in a park area next to the Town Hall (Alcaldia) and next to the Cine Centenario (a cinema) which are roughly located at the center of the town. Recently, Usulután has modernized considerably, having more influence from brand names and eateries that were not available there in the past.
Sport
[edit]It is home to one of the most successful soccer clubs in the country C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo, who play at Sergio Torres Stadium. Sergio Torres Stadium is the only stadium in the country that is fully owned by the soccer club. The local teams' colors are white, red and Blue. They play in the Salvadoran League, The Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional.
Notable people
[edit]- Schafik Handal, politician
- Elías Antonio Saca González, politician, Salvadoran president (2004-2009)
- Álvaro Torres, musician
- Rodolfo Zelaya, football player
- Osael Romero, football player
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A market in Usulután -
Volcanoes near Usulután.
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[edit]13°21′N 88°27′W / 13.350°N 88.450°W
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