Armenia, El Salvador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Armenia
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 Armenia
Location in El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Department | Sonsonate Department | ||
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| • Total | 34,912 | ||
Armenia is a town in El Salvador. It is located in the Sonsonate Department. This town was started by people from Spain and a small group from Armenia. Many indigenous people already lived there when the Europeans arrived. In 2007, about 34,912 people lived in Armenia.
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The Story of Armenia
Armenia, a town in El Salvador, was founded by Spanish explorers. This happened during the time when Europeans were settling in Latin America. Most towns in this area were set up by Spanish groups in the 1500s and 1600s.
Who Founded Armenia?
The town of Armenia was mainly founded by people from Spain and Armenia. Armenians are from the Caucasus region in Eurasia. Spaniards are from Galicia, Spain. These groups were very important in starting the town.
Indigenous People in Armenia
Even though Armenians and Spaniards helped found the town, many indigenous people already lived there. This mix of different cultures helped shape the town. It made Armenia a place with a rich and diverse history.
What Does "Guaymoco" Mean?
The original name of this town was "Guaymoco." This name comes from an old language called Pipil, which is a dialect of Nahuat. "Guaymoco" means "the oratory of the frogs." An oratory is a small chapel or a place for prayer.
Sports in Armenia
Armenia has two local professional football (soccer) clubs. They are called C.D. Salvadoreño and Rácing Junior. Both teams currently play in the Salvadoran Third Division. This means they are part of a lower league in professional football in El Salvador.
See also
In Spanish: Armenia (El Salvador) para niños
