Coatepeque, El Salvador facts for kids

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Municipality

Coatepeque Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
Department	Santa Ana
Area
• Municipality	48.98 sq mi (126.85 km²)
Elevation	2,490 ft (760 m)
Population
• Municipality	74,038

Coatepeque is a city and a municipality located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. It is an important place in the country.

About Coatepeque

Coatepeque is a vibrant city in El Salvador. It is also a municipality, which means it is a local government area. This city is known for its beautiful surroundings.

Where is Coatepeque?

Coatepeque is found in the western part of El Salvador. It is part of the Santa Ana department. This department is one of the 14 main regions in El Salvador. You can find Coatepeque at these coordinates: 13°55′N 89°30′W.

Facts and Figures

Coatepeque sits at an elevation of about 760 meters (2,493 feet) above sea level. The municipality covers an area of 126.85 square kilometers. That's about 49 square miles.

As of recent records, the municipality of Coatepeque has a population of around 74,038 people. The city is led by its mayor, Margarito Hernández Linares.

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