Uluazapa Explained

Uluazapa
Settlement Type:Municipality
Native Name:Stony Place of the Ulúas
Pushpin Map:El Salvador
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in El Salvador
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: El Salvador
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:San Miguel Department
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Juan Rivera
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Land Km2:36.42
Population As Of:2007
Population Total:3,351
Coordinates:13.5°N -92°W
Elevation M:335
Area Code:503

Uluazapa is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador. The town is located approximately 30 minutes from San Miguel and is known for its musical atmosphere. Many refer to it as a "cradle of musicians" for its emphasis on musical education. The name "Uluazapa" stands for "Stony place of the Ulúas" in Nauathl, which were Indian tribes that inhabited the area pre-Columbian time. The municipality is made up of surrounding cantons, hamlets, and neighborhoods. The Uluazapa Central Park is located in the middle of the town, next to the colonial "San Pedro Apostal" church and the municipal hall. Surrounding the park are local shop, restaurants, and businesses. It also has a large sport center equipped with a soccer field and basketball courts. The town has a population of 3,351 Inhabitants.[1]


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13.5°N -92°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republica de El Salvador . 2007 . POBLACIÓN TOTAL DE LOS MUNICIPIOS, ORDENADOS DE MAYOR A MENOR POBLACIÓN. CENSO 2007 .