Olintepeque

Olintepeque (Spanish pronunciation: [olinteˈpeke]) is a town, with a population of 31,545 (2018 census),[2] and a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala, not far from the city of Quetzaltenango. It is located on the Xekik'el (or Xekikel) River.

Olintepeque

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Xekik'el
Municipality and town
Olintepeque
Coordinates: 14°53′N 91°31′W
Country Guatemala
Department Quetzaltenango
Area
  Total13.2 sq mi (34.2 km2)
Elevation
7,710 ft (2,350 m)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total35,060
  Density2,700/sq mi (1,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Central Time)
ClimateCwb

Olintepeque is known for being the place where the legendary K'iche' king Tecún Umán died in single combat with the Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Alvarado on February 20, 1524. The river Xekik'el ("where the blood spread") takes its name from the famous battle.

The inhabitants of Olintepeque speak primarily Spanish and K'iche'. A chapel is dedicated to St John the Baptist and the folk saint San Pascualito.

Notes

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments and municipalities in Guatemala
  2. Citypopulation.de Population of cities & towns in Guatemala

References

  • Hutchison, Peter (2003). Central America & Mexico 2004. Footprint Travel Guides. pp. 595–596. ISBN 1-903471-72-9.

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