Chalatenango, Chalatenango

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Chalatenango
Chalatenango (El Salvador  )
Chalatenango
Chalatenango
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 14°02′N 88°56′W / 14.033, -88.933
Country El Salvador
Department Chalatenango Department
Population (2005)
 - Total 30,671


Chalatenango (known as "Chalate" by locals) is a municipality in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is the birthplace of Salvadoran hip hop group Pescozada. Chalatenango is the capital of the department. The coat of arms is actually the same as the department, as is the flag.

For more information on the department see Chalatenango

Coordinates: 14°02′N, 88°56′W