ALMOLONGA-
The district of Almolonga is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 5 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 210 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Almolonga is Rompopo and Jargons, while its main cultivation is G.B., vegetables. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Almolonga is 20 square kilometers with an elevation of 2251 square meters. Almolonga has as saint “San Pedro” celebrated on the 29th of June. The days for “mercado” in Almolonga are--.
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CABRICAN-
The district of Cabrican is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 44 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 226 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Cabrican is Wool, while its main cultivation is G.B., wheat. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Cabrican is 60 square kilometers with an elevation of 2625 square meters. Cabrican has as saint --, however it celebrates the fourth Friday of Lent. The days for “mercado” in Cabrican are Sundays.
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CAJOLA-
The district of Cajola is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 15 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 226 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Cajola is Wool, while its main cultivation is G.B., wheat, bean. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Cajola is 36 square kilometers with an elevation of 2510 square meters. Cajola has as saint “Santa Cruz” celebrated on the 3rd of May. The days for “mercado” in Cajola are Sundays.
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CANTEL-
The district of Cantel is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 10 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 220 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Cantel is Knitted clothing and jargons, while its main cultivation is G.B., wheat, apple. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 61 Cantel is 22 square kilometers with an elevation of 2370 square meters. Cantel has as saint “La Virgen de la Asuncion” celebrated on the 15th of August. The days for “mercado” in Cantel are Sundays.
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COATEPEQUE-
The district of Coatepeque is categorized as City/category 2a. It is 50 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 218 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Coatepeque is Cattle, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, citronella. . It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 751 Coatepeque is 373 square kilometers with an elevation of 498 square meters. Coatepeque has as saint “Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in Coatepeque are year round.
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COLOMBA-
The district of Colomba is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 45 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 235 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Colomba is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, sugar cane. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Colomba is 212 square kilometers with an elevation of 1011 square meters. Colomba has as saint “El Cristo Negro” celebrated on the 15th of January. The days for “mercado” in Colomba are Saturday and Sunday.
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CONCEPCION CHIQUIRICHAPA-
The district of Concepcion Chiquirichapa is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 14 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 214 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Concepcion Chiquirichapa is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., Vegetables. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: --. Concepcion Chiquirichapa is 48 square kilometers with an elevation of 2565 square meters. Concepcion Chiquirichapa has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Concepcion Chiquirichapa are--.
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EL PALMAR-
The district of El Palmar is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 33 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 198 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in El Palmar is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, sugar cane, banana tree. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – El Palmar is 149 square kilometers with an elevation of 705 square meters. El Palmar has as saint “Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in El Palmar is Sundays.
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FLORES COSTA CUCA-
The district of Flores Costa Cuca is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 52 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 213 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Flores Costa Cuca is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., banana, coffee, yucca, chili. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Flores Costa Cuca is 63 square kilometers with an elevation of 540 square meters. Flores Costa Cuca has as saint “La Virgin de la Candelaria” celebrated on the 2nd of February. The days for “mercado” in Flores Costa Cuca are Mondays.
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GENOVA-
The district of Genova is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 55 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 218 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Genova is milk Products, while its main cultivation is Banana tree, cotton, coffee. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Genova is 372 square kilometers with an elevation of 350 square meters. Genova has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Genova are Monday and Tuesday.
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HUITAN-
The district of Huitan is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 39 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 221 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Huitan is Textile, while its main cultivation is basic Grains and bean. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: --Huitan is 16 square kilometers with an elevation of 2600 square meters. Huitan has as saint “ El Niño Jesus” celebrated on the 24th of December. The days for “mercado” in Huitan are Sundays.
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LA ESPERANZA-
The district of La Esperanza is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 5 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 216 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in La Esperanza is--, while its main cultivation is basic grains, vegetables. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – La Esperanza is 32 square kilometers with an elevation of 2465 square meters. La Esperanza has as saint “Santa Cruz” celebrated on the 3rd of May. The days for “mercado” in La Esperanza are--.
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OLINTEPEQUE-
The district of Olintepeque is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 207 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Olintepeque is Layers of rubber and rubber balls, while its main cultivation is Oat, peas, beans. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Olintepeque is 36 square kilometers with an elevation of 2350 square meters. Olintepeque has as saint “San Juan” celebrated on the 24th of July. The days for “mercado” in Olintepeque are Tuesday and Saturday.
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OSTUNCALCO-
The district of Ostuncalco is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 12 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 215 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Ostuncalco is--, while its main cultivation is Wheat, corn, beans. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 61. Ostuncalco is 44 square kilometers with an elevation of 2502 square meters. Ostuncalco has as saint “La Virgen de La Candelaria” celebrated on the 2nd of February. The days for “mercado” in Ostuncalco are Sundays.
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PALESTINA DE LOS ALTOS-
The district of Palestina de Los Altos is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 28 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 234 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Palestina de Los Altos is--, while its main cultivation is wheat, corn, potatoes. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Palestina de Los Altos is 48 square kilometers with an elevation of 2620 square meters. Palestina de Los Altos has as saint “Cristo de las Tres Ciudades” celebrated --. The days for “mercado” in Palestina de Los Altos are Wednesday and Saturday.
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QUETZALTENANGO-
The district of Quetzaltenango is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 201 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Quetzaltenango is flour, Liquors, Fabrics, while its main cultivation is Wheat, corn, Fruits. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 61. Quetzaltenango is 120 square kilometers with an elevation of 2333 square meters. Quetzaltenango has as saint “La Virgen del Rosario” celebrated on the 7th of October. The days for “mercado” in Quetzaltenango are year round.
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SALCAJA-
The district of Salcaja is categorized as Villa/category 3a. It is 9 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 195 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Salcaja is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is Bean, Wheat, Corn. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Salcaja is 12 square kilometers with an elevation of 2330 square meters. Salcaja has as saint “San Luis Rey de Francia” celebrated on the 25th of August. The days for “mercado” in Salcaja are Tuesdays.
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SAN CARLOS SIJA-
The district of San Carlos Sija is categorized as town/category 2a. It is 23 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 215 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Carlos Sija is flour, brushes and brooms, while its main cultivation is Beans, Wheat, Fruits. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Carlos Sija is 148 square kilometers with an elevation of 2642 square meters. San Carlos Sija has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 15th of December. The days for “mercado” in San Carlos Sija are Sundays.
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SAN FRANCISCO LA UNION-
The district of San Francisco La Union is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 10 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 219 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Francisco La Union is Knits of wool, while its main cultivation is G.B., bean and wheat. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Francisco La Union is 32 square kilometers with an elevation of 2770 square meters. San Francisco La Union has as saint “San Francisco” celebrated on the 4th of October. The days for “mercado” in San Francisco La Union are--.
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SAN MARTIN SACATEPEQUEZ-
The district of San Martin Sacatepequez is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 19 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 225 kilometers from the capital.The Principal Industry in San Martin Sacatepequez is Baskets, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee.It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel.It does not offer lodging services.Their phone prefix is:– San Martin Sacatepequez is 100 square kilometers with an elevation of 2490 square meters. San Martin Sacatepequez has as saint “San Martin” celebrated on the 11th of November.
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SAN MATEO-
The district of San Mateo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 211 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in San Mateo is--, while its main cultivation is Bean, wheat, barley. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 61. San Mateo is 20 square kilometers with an elevation of 2497 square meters. San Mateo has as saint “San Mateo” celebrated on the 21st of September. The days for “mercado” in San Mateo are--.
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SAN MIGUEL SIGUILA-
The district of San Miguel Siguila is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 220 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Miguel Siguila is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is Onion, bean. . It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – San Miguel Siguila is 28 square kilometers with an elevation of 2450 square meters. San Miguel Siguila has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 29th of September. The days for “mercado” in San Miguel Siguila are--.
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SIBILIA-
The district of Sibilia is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 33 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 233 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Sibilia is--, while its main cultivation is apples. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Sibilia is 28 square kilometers with an elevation of 2800 square meters. Sibilia has as saint “El Cristo Negro” celebrated on the 13th of January. The days for “mercado” in Sibilia are Sundays.
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ZUNIL-
The district of Zunil is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 9 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 212 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Zunil is sulfur and mercury mining, while its main cultivation is coffee, vegetables. . It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Zunil is 92 square kilometers with an elevation of 2077 square meters. Zunil has as saint “Santa Catarina” celebrated on the 25th of November. The days for “mercado” in Zunil are Mondays.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
525. Paches de papa.
526. Tamales Dulces
527. Tamalitos de Flor de Ayote
528. Chuchitos Quetzaltecos
529. Caldo de Frutas (Salcaja)
530. Rompopo
531. Licor de Nance
532. Pepian de Indio (Cajola)
533. Chocolate de Batir
534. Pollo de Jocon Verde
535. Taquitos Quetzaltecos
536. Atole de Indio
537. Atole Blanco
538. Garbanzo de Semana Santa
539. Buñuelos
540. Paches Quetzaltecos Especiales