Santa María, El Salvador facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santa María
Municipality
Santa María Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
Department	Usulután Department
Elevation	397 ft (121 m)

Santa María is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Usulután department of El Salvador. It's a place where people live and work, just like your hometown!

Exploring Santa María's Neighbors

Santa María is surrounded by other interesting towns and natural spots. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand where it is on the map.

Towns and Natural Features Nearby

• To the west, you'll find Usulután, which is about 1.0 nautical miles away.
• Looking north, there's a place called Cerro El Nanzal, about 2.2 nautical miles from Santa María.
• Also to the north, you can find El Cerrito and San Francisco, at distances of 2.2 and 1.4 nautical miles respectively.
• To the east, the town of La Constancia is just 1.0 nautical mile away.
• Heading south, you'll discover El Trillo and Santa Barbara, both around 2.2 nautical miles from Santa María.
• Other towns to the south include La Laguna, Palo Galan, and Mejicapa, each about 1.4 nautical miles away.

Sports in Santa María

Sports are a big part of life in many communities, and Santa María is no different!

Local Football Team

Santa María has its own football (soccer) team called Municipal Santa María. This team is quite good and plays in the Salvadoran Second Division. This means they are one of the top teams in the country's second-highest league!

See also

In Spanish: Santa María (El Salvador) para niños