San José Cancasque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José Cancasque
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Municipality
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 San José Cancasque
Location in El Salvador
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| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | Chalatenango Department |
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| • Total | 13.87 sq mi (35.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,500 |
San José Cancasque is a small municipality found in the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. It is a community where about 1,500 people live, based on 2006 numbers.
Where is San José Cancasque?
This community is located in the southern part of the Chalatenango Department. It is south of the city of Chalatenango. San José Cancasque shares its borders with other towns. To the north, you will find San Isidro Labrador. To the east, it is next to Potonico and San Miguel de Mercedes. A few kilometers to the south, you can find Lake Suchitlán. This lake is a large body of water that is important for the region.
What do people do for work?
Most people living in San José Cancasque work in agriculture. They are often rural laborers, meaning they work on farms. Many also raise livestock, such as cows or other farm animals. This means the local economy depends a lot on farming and animal care.
See also
In Spanish: Cancasque para niños
