Dolores, El Salvador facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dolores
Municipality
Dolores Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
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.

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