Sansare facts for kids
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Sansare
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 Sansare
Location in Guatemala
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| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | El Progreso |
| Climate | Aw |
Sansare is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the El Progreso department of Guatemala. It sits about 790 meters (2,590 feet) above sea level. Around 11,100 people live in Sansare. The area it covers is about 118 square kilometers (45 square miles). Every year, Sansare celebrates its main festival from September 23 to September 25. The town is also famous for its yearly bicycle race, known as the "Carretera Valle del Sare."
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History of Sansare
The name "Sansare" comes from a special tree called the sare tree. Its scientific name is Acaciella angustissima. Both the town and the valley where it is located are named after this tree.
Early Settlements and Spanish Arrival
Long before the Spanish arrived, the area around Sansare was already home to Mayan communities. These early people were connected to the ancient cultures of places like Copán and Quiriguá.
Sansare in Spanish Records
The valley of Sansare was first mentioned in Spanish records as early as 1769. This shows that it was an important place even centuries ago.
Becoming a Municipality
In 1871, when the department of Zacapa was created, Sansare was listed as one of its municipalities. Later, in 1908, Sansare was moved to the El Progreso Department, where it remains today.
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