San Vicente facts for kids
San Vicente is a Spanish name that means Saint Vincent. It's a very common name for places around the world, often honoring Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a Christian martyr.
Because so many places share this name, it can sometimes be confusing! This page helps you find out which "San Vicente" you are looking for.
Places Around the World
Many towns, cities, and even natural features like volcanoes or rivers are named San Vicente. Here are some of them:
In Argentina
- San Vicente, Buenos Aires: A city in the Buenos Aires Province.
- San Vicente, Misiones: Another city, located in the Misiones Province.
- San Vicente Partido: This is an administrative area, like a county, in Buenos Aires Province.
In Bolivia
- San Vicente Canton, Bolivia: A canton (a type of administrative division) in Bolivia, with a town also called San Vicente.
In Chile
- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua: A city and commune in Chile, known for its history.
In Colombia
- San Vicente de Chucurí: A municipality in the Santander Department.
- San Vicente del Caguán: A town and municipality in the Caquetá Department.
- San Vicente, Antioquia: Another municipality, located in the Antioquia Department.
In Costa Rica
- San Vicente, Moravia: A district in the Moravia canton of Costa Rica.
In Ecuador
- San Vicente, Ecuador: A city on the coast of Ecuador.
- San Vicente Canton, Ecuador: The canton where the city of San Vicente is located.
In El Salvador
- San Vicente, El Salvador: A major city and the capital of the San Vicente Department.
- San Vicente Department: One of the departments (like a state or province) of El Salvador.
- San Vicente (volcano): Also known as Chichontepec, this is the second highest volcano in El Salvador.
In Mexico
- San Vicente Coatlán: A municipality in Oaxaca.
- San Vicente Lachixio: Another municipality in Oaxaca.
- San Vicente Nuñu: Yet another municipality in Oaxaca.
- Misión San Vicente Ferrer: A historic mission in Baja California.
In the Philippines
The Philippines has many places named San Vicente, including:
- San Vicente, Camarines Norte
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur
- San Vicente, Palawan
- San Vicente, Northern Samar
- San Vicente, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- San Vicente, Ubay, Bohol
- San Vicente, Tubajon, Dinagat Islands
In Spain
- San Vicente del Raspeig: A municipality in the province of Alicante.
- San Vicente de Oviedo: A historic church located in Oviedo.
In the United States
- San Vicente Creek (San Diego County): A creek in California.
- San Vicente Creek (San Mateo County): Another creek in California.
- San Vicente Creek (Santa Cruz County): A third creek in California.
- San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, California: A well-known street in Los Angeles.
- San Vicente Boulevard (Santa Monica), California: A street in Santa Monica.
- San Vicente Mountain Park, Los Angeles, California: A park in Los Angeles.
See also
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