Masahuat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Masahuat
Municipality
Masahuat Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
Department	Santa Ana
Area
• Municipality	27.50 sq mi (71.23 km2)
Elevation	1,180 ft (360 m)
Population
• Municipality	3,393

Masahuat is a city and municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. It is a small town located in the Santa Ana region.

Geography and the Lempa River

Masahuat is close to the Lempa River, which is the longest river in El Salvador. The river's flow changes a lot with the seasons. It is very strong during the rainy season, which locals call "winter." During the dry season, or "summer," the river is much calmer.

For a long time, it was hard to reach Masahuat by car during the rainy months. People had to use hanging footbridges to cross the river. But now, a new road bridge has been built. This bridge makes it possible for vehicles to reach the town all year round. It also connects Masahuat to nearby small towns like Cerro Los Flores. An older footbridge that linked Masahuat to Colonia Zacamil is no longer used and has been destroyed.

Life in Masahuat

Most people in Masahuat work as farmers. Their main crops are corn and beans. Raising cattle is also an important activity in the town and the areas around it.

Emigration to the United States

Many people from Masahuat have moved to the United States. This started in the 1970s and 1980s. After a period of conflict in El Salvador, many people, especially men, left to find work in the United States.

A large number of Masahuat natives have settled in Northwest Arkansas in the United States. They were drawn there by the lower cost of living. There were also many jobs available in poultry farming and construction. This movement of people from El Salvador to Arkansas grew a lot in the 1990s. You can see this in information from the US Census. [1]

See also

In Spanish: Masahuat para niños