Chinameca, San Miguel

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Chinameca
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Chinameca Volcano overlooking the town
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Chinameca
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°30′N88°21′W / 13.500°N 88.350°W / 13.500; -88.350
Country Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador
Department San Miguel

Chinameca is a municipality in the San Miguel Department of El Salvador. The Chinameca Volcano rises over the town.

Sports

Chinameca is home to Salvadoran Third Division club C.D. Águila San Isidro, who play at the Hacienda San Isidro at 1,250 meters above sea level. [1]

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References

  1. UN nido en las alturas - El Diario de Hoy (in Spanish)

Coordinates: 13°30′N88°21′W / 13.500°N 88.350°W / 13.500; -88.350