Morazán Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morazán
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Location within El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Created (given current status) |
1875 | |
| Seat | San Francisco Gotera | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,447.4 km2 (558.8 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 199,519 | |
| • Density | 137.846/km2 (357.021/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SV-MO | |
Morazán is one of the 14 departments (like a state or province) in the country of El Salvador. It is located in the eastern part of El Salvador. The capital city of Morazán is San Francisco Gotera.
Morazán was officially created as a department in 1875. It is named after Francisco Morazán, an important leader in Central American history.
What Are Municipalities?
Inside each department, there are smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them as towns or local districts. Each municipality has its own local government.
Morazán Department has many municipalities, including:
- Arambala
- Cacaopera
- Chilanga
- Corinto
- Delicias de Concepción
- El Divisadero
- El Rosario
- Gualococti
- Guatajiagua
- Joateca
- Jocoaitique
- Jocoro
- Lolotiquillo
- Meanguera
- Osicala
- Perquín
- San Carlos
- San Fernando
- San Francisco Gotera
- San Isidro
- San Simón
- Sensembra
- Sociedad
- Torola
- Yamabal
- Yoloaiquín
Images for kids
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El Chorreron, San Fernando
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Llano del Muerto waterfall in Perquin
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Traditional dance during the Winter Festival (celebrated beginning of every August) in Perquín, Morazán (El Salvador)
See Also
In Spanish: Departamento de Morazán para niños
