Lago de Coatepeque
El Salvador, Santa Ana
Lago de Coatepeque
LocationEl Salvador, Santa Ana
RegionSanta Ana
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates13.8700°, -89.5500°
Established1994
Area25.9
Nearest CitySanta Ana (20 km)
About Lago de Coatepeque
A protected volcanic caldera lake in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, Santa Ana department. The Coatepeque Caldera formed through massive eruptions 72,000 and 57,000 years ago, creating a 7 x 10 km caldera now filled by a lake up to 115 m deep. The island of Teopán sits within the lake, and the surrounding slopes support coffee plantations and remnant forest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lago de Coatepeque located?
Lago de Coatepeque is located in Santa Ana, El Salvador at coordinates 13.87, -89.55.
How do I get to Lago de Coatepeque?
To get to Lago de Coatepeque, the nearest city is Santa Ana (20 km).
How large is Lago de Coatepeque?
Lago de Coatepeque covers approximately 25.9 square kilometers (10 square miles).
When was Lago de Coatepeque established?
Lago de Coatepeque was established in 1994.