Jerusalén, El Salvador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jerusalén
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Municipality
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 Jerusalén
Location in El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | La Paz |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
Jerusalén is a small town, also called a municipality, in the country of El Salvador. It is located in the La Paz department. About 3,000 people live there.
History of Jerusalén
The town of Jerusalén was founded by the Cordova family. They were Sephardi Jews. Sephardi Jews are a group of Jewish people whose families originally lived in the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal.
A long time ago, in 1492, the Jewish people were asked to leave Spain. This event is known as the Edict of Expulsion. Many Jewish families, like the Cordovas, had to find new homes in other parts of the world. This is how the Cordova family eventually came to El Salvador and founded Jerusalén.
Location and Geography
Jerusalén is located in the La Paz department of El Salvador. It sits at an elevation of about 582 meters (1,909 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast.
The coordinates for Jerusalén are 13°39′ North and 88°54′ West. These numbers help us find its exact spot on a map of the world.
What is a Municipality?
In El Salvador, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. Each municipality has its own local government that helps manage things like public services for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Jerusalén (El Salvador) para niños
