AGUA BLANCA-
The district of Agua Blanca is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 25 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 84 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Agua Blanca is Milk, while its main cultivation is G.B., Coffee, Indigo. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Agua Blanca is 340 square kilometers with an elevation of 898 square meters. Agua Blanca has as saint “Nuestra Señora del Rosario” celebrated on the 6th of January. The days for “mercado” in Agua Blanca are Thursday and Sunday.
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ASUNCION MITA-
The district of Asuncion Mita is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 29 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 146 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Asuncion Mita is Milk Products, while its main cultivation is G.B., chili, benne, rice. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 457.Asuncion Mita is 476 square kilometers with an elevation of 470 square meters. Asuncion Mita has as saint “El Apostle Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in Asuncion Mita are Thursday and Saturday.
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ATESCATEMPA-
The district of Atescatempa is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 42 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 175 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Atescatempa is Cattle, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Atescatempa is 68 square kilometers with an elevation of 670 square meters. Atescatempa has as saint “San Nicolas” celebrated on the 3rd of November. The days for “mercado” in Atescatempa are Wednesday and Saturday.
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COMAPA-
The district of Comapa is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 62 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 118 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Comapa is Jarcia, while its main cultivation is G.B. chili. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Comapa is 132 square kilometers with an elevation of 1250 square meters. Comapa has as saint “La Virgen de Guadalupe” celebrated on the 12th of December. The days for “mercado” in Comapa are--.
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CONGUACO-
The district of Conguaco is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 57 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 124 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Conguaco is Cheeses, while its main cultivation is G.B., rice. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Conguaco is 128 square kilometers with an elevation of 1233 square meters. Conguaco has as saint “San Pedro” celebrated on the 29th of June. The days for “mercado” in Conguaco are--.
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EL ADELANTO-
The district of El Adelanto is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 44 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 152 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in El Adelanto is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, rice. It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–El Adelanto is 31 square kilometers with an elevation of 1050 square meters. El Adelanto has as saint “San Jose” celebrated on the 19th of March. The days for “mercado” in El Adelanto are Thursday and Sunday.
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EL PROGRESO-
The district of El Progreso is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 128 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in El Progreso is--, while its main cultivation is basic grains, rice. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 441.El Progreso is 68 square kilometers with an elevation of 970 square meters. El Progreso has as saint“La Virgen de Lourdes”celebrated on the 11th of February. The days for “mercado” in El Progreso are Sundays.
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JALPATAGUA-
The district of Jalpatagua is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 50 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 103 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Jalpatagua is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., maicillo. Grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Jalpatagua is 204 square kilometers with an elevation of 557 square meters. Jalpatagua has as saint “Santo Tomas” celebrated on the 21st of December. The days for “mercado” in Jalpatagua are--.
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JEREZ-
The district of Jerez is categorized as town/category 4a. It is 44 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 188 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Jerez is jarcia, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, little corn. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Jerez is 60 square kilometers with an elevation of 700 square meters. Jerez has as saint “San Nicolas Tolentino” celebrated on the 5th of March. The days for “mercado” in Jerez are--.
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JUTIAPA-
The district of Jutiapa is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 118 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Jutiapa is milk Products and jarcia, while its main cultivation is Rice, little corn and grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 441.Jutiapa is 620 square kilometers with an elevation of 906 square meters. Jutiapa has as saint “San Antonio” celebrated on the 13th of November. The days for “mercado” in Jutiapa are year round.
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MOYUTA-
The district of Moyuta is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 56 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 116 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Moyuta is Salt and milk, while its main cultivation is Benne, rice, chili, grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Moyuta is 380 square kilometers with an elevation of 1283 square meters. Moyuta has as saint “San Juan” celebrated on the 24th of July. The days for “mercado” in Moyuta are--.
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PASACO-
The district of Pasaco is categorized as town/category 4a. It is 39 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 147 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Pasaco is--, while its main cultivation is chili, tomato, peanut. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Pasaco is 308 square kilometers with an elevation of 150 square meters. Pasaco has as saint “San Francisco”. The days for “mercado” in Pasaco are--.
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QUEZADA-
The district of Quezada is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 107 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Quezada is--, while its main cultivation is Tomato, Rice, G.B. It does not offer services of transportation but it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Quezada is 84 square kilometers with an elevation of 980 square meters. Quezada has as saint “Santa Catarina” celebrated on the 28th of November. The days for “mercado” in Quezada are--.
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SAN JOSE ACATEMPA-
The district of San Jose Acatempa is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 31 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 87 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Jose Acatempa is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., little corn, rice. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–San Jose Acatempa is 68 square kilometers with an elevation of 1325 square meters. San Jose Acatempa has as saint “La Virgen de la Piedad” celebrated on the 4th of February. The days for “mercado” in San Jose Acatempa are--.
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SANTA CATARINA MITA-
The district of Santa Catarina Mita is categorized as town/category 2a. It is 29 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 146 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Catarina Mita is Pottery, tannery and jarcis, while its main cultivation is G.B., little corn. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Santa Catarina Mita is 132 square kilometers with an elevation of 700 square meters. Santa Catarina Mita has as saint “Santa Catarina” celebrated on the 25th of November.
The days for “mercado” in Santa Catarina Mita are Thursday and Sunday.
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YUPILTEPEQUE-
The district of Yupiltepeque is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 24 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 142 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Yupiltepeque is Jarcia, while its main cultivation is Maicillo, bean, rice. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Yupiltepeque is 36 square kilometers with an elevation of 1040 square meters. Yupiltepeque has as saint “San Lucas” celebrated on the 18th of October. The days for “mercado” in Yupiltepeque are.
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ZAPOTITLAN-
The district of Zapotitlan is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 55 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 128 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Zapotitlan is Pottery, while its main cultivation is Maicillo, corn, rice. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Zapotitlan is 84 square kilometers with an elevation of 875 square meters. Zapotitlan has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 18th of February. The days for”mercado” in Zapotitlan are Thursday and Sunday.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
501. Gallo en Chicha
502. Pepian
503. Marquezote
504. Horchata de Arroz
505. Longanizas
506. Biriñacas de Harina de Maiz Salpor
507. Pan de Mujer
508. Salporas de Arroz
509. Arroz con Pollo
510. Pollo con Crema