Tenancingo, El Salvador facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tenancingo
Municipality
Tenancingo Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
Department	Cuscatlán Department
Elevation	1,959 ft (597 m)

Tenancingo is a municipality located in the Cuscatlán department of El Salvador. It is a place with a rich history and interesting geography.

Geography

Tenancingo is about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) from the main Pan-American Highway. You can reach it by a paved road. A small part of this road, about 2 to 3 kilometers (1 to 2 miles), is made of gravel.

History

Ancient Times

Long ago, before Europeans arrived, the area where Tenancingo is now was home to the Pipil people. This region was part of a larger area controlled by a group called Cuzcatlan.

A Time of Change

In the 1980s, Tenancingo was affected by the Salvadoran Civil War. This was a difficult time of conflict between the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) and the Salvadoran Army.

In September 1983, the town was bombed, and many people had to leave their homes for safety. Later, important people like Archbishop of San Salvador Arturo Rivera y Damas helped bring peace. They worked with both sides to make Tenancingo a "neutral zone." This meant it was a safe place where people could return.

About 200 people were able to come back to their homes with help from a foundation. Even though there were some challenges, efforts continued to rebuild the community. By 1989, the town had many registered voters, and about half of them voted in the 1989 Salvadoran presidential election. This showed that life was slowly returning to normal.

See also

In Spanish: Tenancingo (El Salvador) para niños