Jicalapa | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 13°33′N89°30′W / 13.550°N 89.500°W Coordinates: 13°33′N89°30′W / 13.550°N 89.500°W | |
Country | El Salvador |
Department | La Libertad |
Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
Jicalapa is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador.
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