Santa María Chiquimula
Santa María Chiquimula is a town, with a population of 15,919 (2018 census),[3] and a municipality in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala. Located in the western highlands of Guatemala at an altitude of 2130 metres.[1] The municipality has an area of 236 km2 (91 sq mi) and a population of 55,013 (2018 census). The Mayan K’iche’ language is spoken among the indigenous people here, but Spanish is also widely spoken. The main products of the region are corn and black beans.
Welcome sign for Santa María Chiquimula, 2004-04-16
Santa María Chiquimula | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
 Catholic church of Santa María Chiquimula | |
 Santa María Chiquimula within Totonicapán | |
 Totonicapán within Guatemala | |
| Coordinates: 15°01′45″N 91°19′46″W | |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Totonicapán |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 236 km2 (91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,130 m (6,990 ft) |
| Population (2018 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 55,013 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | K'iche' Ladino |
| • Religions | Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | Official site |
References
- "Santa María Chiquimula. Datos geográficos". Municipalidad de Santa María Chiquimula. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
- Citypopulation.de Population of Department and municipalities in Guatemala
- [https://www.citypopulation.de/en/guatemala/cities/ Population of cities & towns in Guatemala
External links
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