San José Cancasque

San José Cancasque
District
San José Cancasque is located in El Salvador
San José Cancasque
San José Cancasque
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°59′N 88°51′W / 13.983°N 88.850°W / 13.983; -88.850
Country El Salvador
Department Chalatenango
MunicipalityChalatenango Sur
Area
 • District
13.87 sq mi (35.92 km2)
Elevation
840 ft (256 m)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • District
1,907
 • Rank249th in El Salvador
 • Rural1,907

San José Cancasque is a district in the Chalatenango Department of El Salvador.

Geography

The community is located to the south of the city of Chalatenango. It is a neighbour to the communities of San Isidro Labrador to the North and Potonico and San Miguel de Mercedes located to the East. Lake Suchitlán is located a few kilometers to the South.

Economy

Most of the residents of San Jose Cancasque are employed as rural labourers and livestock farmers.

References

  1. 1 2 "San José Cancasque (District, El Salvador)". Population Statistics. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2026-03-28.