Battle of Chalchuapa

Battle of Chalchuapa
Part of Barrios' War of Reunification

The death of Justo Rufino Barrios.
Date1–2 April 1885
Location
Chalchuapa, El Salvador
13°59′N 89°41′W / 13.983°N 89.683°W / 13.983; -89.683
Result

Salvadoran victory

Belligerents
 El Salvador  Guatemala
Commanders and leaders
  • Adán Mora
  • Carlos Molina
  • Indalecio Miranda
  • Pedro Escalón
  • Felipe Barrientos
  • Manuel Montalvo
Strength
5,000 – 8,000 14,500
Casualties and losses
50–200 dead
150 injured		 1,500+ dead
Chalchuapa
Location within El Salvador

The Battle of Chalchuapa (Spanish: Batalla de Chalchuapa) was a battle between the military forces of El Salvador and Guatemala from 1–2 April 1885. Guatemalan President Justo Rufino Barrios was killed during the battle.

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