Dolores, El Salvador facts for kids
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Dolores
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Department | Cabañas Department |
Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
Dolores is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in El Salvador. It's part of the Cabañas Department, which is like a province or region within the country.
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Where is Dolores Located?
Dolores is in a really interesting spot! It shares borders with several other places.
Borders of Dolores
- To the north and east, Dolores is right next to Honduras. This means it's close to another country!
- To the north and west, it borders the municipality of Sensuntepeque. This is another town in El Salvador.
- To the east, Dolores touches the department of San Miguel.
- And to the south, it borders the department of San Vicente.
This location makes Dolores a place where different regions and even countries meet.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a town or city that has its own local government. It's like a community that manages its own affairs.
How Municipalities Work
- People in a municipality elect leaders to make decisions for their area.
- These leaders help with things like local services, roads, and community projects.
- Dolores, as a municipality, has its own local government that works to serve the people living there.
See Also
In Spanish: Dolores (El Salvador) para niños
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