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San Juan Tepezontes
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San Juan Tepezontes is located in El Salvador
San Juan Tepezontes
San Juan Tepezontes
Location in El Salvador
Country  El Salvador
Department La Paz
Elevation
2,372 ft (723 m)

San Juan Tepezontes is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the La Paz department of El Salvador. Its name comes from an old language called Nawat, and it means "many hills." The town officially became a municipality in 1945. In 2004, about 3,269 people lived there.

About San Juan Tepezontes

San Juan Tepezontes is a community in El Salvador. It is part of the La Paz department, which is like a state or province in other countries. The town's unique name, Tepezontes, tells us something about the area's geography. It means "many hills," which suggests the town is surrounded by hilly landscapes.

History of the Town

The town of San Juan Tepezontes has faced some tough times. It was hit hard by earthquakes in 1857. More recently, in 2001, it was damaged twice by strong earthquakes. These events happened in January 2001 and again in February 2001. Despite these challenges, the community continues to thrive.

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