Concepcion de Ataco is a small and picturesque town located in the department of Ahuachapán in western El Salvador. The town is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level and has a population of around 12,000 people. The town's name is derived from the Nahuatl word "Atacatl," which means "water of the hills."
Concepcion de Ataco is known for its colonial-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and brightly painted houses. The town's main square, Parque Francisco Menéndez, is a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. It is surrounded by historic buildings and features a large fountain in the center.
The town has several attractions that draw tourists, including the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which dates back to the 18th century and houses a beautiful Baroque altar. The town is also famous for its coffee production, and visitors can take tours of local coffee farms and learn about the coffee-making process.
Concepcion de Ataco has a rich cultural heritage, and the town hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Festival of the Flowers and the Festival of the Coffee Harvest. The town's residents are friendly and welcoming, and visitors can experience the warmth and hospitality of rural El Salvador while exploring this charming town.
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Concepción de Ataco is a populated place in Ahuachapán, El Salvador. It has a population of 7,797 and an elevation of 1255 meters above sea level. It is also known as Ataco, Concepcion de Ataco, Concepción de Ataco. Information correct as at Wednesday 18th January 2012.
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Name | Value |
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Id | 3586926 |
Name | Concepción de Ataco |
Asciiname | Concepcion de Ataco |
Alternatenames | Ataco;Concepcion de Ataco;Concepción de Ataco |
Latitude | 13.87028 |
Longitude | -89.84861 |
Feature Class | P |
Feature Id | PPL |
Country Id | SV |
Cc2 | |
Admin1 Code | 01 |
Admin2 Code | |
Area Id | SV.01 |
District Id | SV.01. |
Admin3 Code | |
Admin4 Code | |
Population | 7797 |
Elevation | 0 |
Dem | 1255 |
Timezone Id | America/El_Salvador |
Modification Date | 2012-01-18 |
What3words | riffs.abundantly.oafs |
What3words Place | Concepción de Ataco, Ahuachapán |
Feature | populated place: a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
Timezone | America/El_Salvador SV GMT -6.0 |
Country | Americas Latin America and the Caribbean Central America El Salvador |