La Unión Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Unión
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Location within El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Created (given current status) |
1865 | ||
| Seat | La Unión | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,074.3 km2 (800.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 263,271 | ||
| • Density | 126.920/km2 (328.722/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | SV-UN | ||
La Unión is a special area in El Salvador called a department. Think of it like a state or province. The main city, which is also its capital, is also named La Unión. This department was officially created a long time ago, on June 22, 1865.
Exploring La Unión
La Unión is a cool place to visit, especially if you like history and old buildings. It has some interesting spots that tourists enjoy.
Historic Places to See
One famous place is the Conchagua Temple. This old church was built way back in 1693, which makes it over 300 years old! It's a great example of old architecture.
You can also find ancient ruins in towns like Intipucá and Meanguera. These ruins give us clues about people who lived there a very long time ago.
Towns and Cities in La Unión
The department of La Unión is made up of several smaller towns and cities, each with its own unique feel. These are called municipalities.
- Anamorós
- Bolívar
- Concepción de Oriente
- Conchagua
- El Carmen
- El Sauce
- Intipucá
- La Unión
- Lislique
- Meanguera del Golfo
- Nueva Esparta
- Pasaquina
- Polorós
- San Alejo
- San José
- Santa Rosa de Lima
- Yayantique
- Yucuaiquín
