Potonico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Potonico
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District
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Underwater cemetery (Panteón Viejo), Potonico, Chalatenango
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| Motto(s):
"Roots that grow into the future"
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Location of Potonico within El Salvador
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 Potonico
Location in El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
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| Department | Chalatenango Department | ||
| Municipality | Chalatenango Sur | ||
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| • Type | Mayoralty | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 14.57 sq mi (37.73 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | >2,000 | ||
| • Density | 108.9/sq mi (42.04/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 | ||
Potonico is a district located in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is a small but interesting place with a unique history and meaning behind its name.
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What's in a Name?
The name Potonico comes from an old language called potón. In this language, Potoni means "language" and Co means "stone". So, Potonico means "The Stone of Language". It's like a place where words and stories are important!
Where is Potonico?
Potonico is in the northern part of El Salvador. It's about 44 kilometers (about 27 miles) away from San Salvador, which is the capital city of El Salvador.
Potonico's Neighbors
Potonico shares its borders with several other towns and districts.
- To the north, it's next to San Miguel de Mercedes.
- To the northwest, you'll find San Antonio Los Ranchos.
- To the east, it borders San José Cancasque.
- To the southeast, it's close to Jutiapa.
- To the south and southwest, it touches Cinquera.
- To the west and northwest, it's next to San Luis del Carmen.
Size and Height
The district of Potonico covers an area of 37.73 square kilometers (about 14.57 square miles). The main part of the town is about 260 meters (853 feet) above sea level. This means it's a bit elevated, but not high up in the mountains.
How Many People Live There?
More than 2,000 people live in Potonico. This makes it a smaller community, where people might know each other well. The population density is about 42 people per square kilometer.
Who is in Charge?
Like many towns, Potonico has a local government. It's led by a Mayor. The current mayor is Milton Serrano. The mayor helps make decisions for the district and its people.
Images for kids
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The "Underwater Cemetery" in Potonico, a unique and historic site.
See also
In Spanish: Potonico para niños
