Guastatoya
Guastatoya is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital and largest city of the department of El Progreso. The Guastatoya Water Park is located in the city. It is situated 73 km from the city of Guatemala. The city was leveled in 1976 from an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.5.
Guastatoya | |
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  Guastatoya Location in Guatemala | |
| Coordinates: 14°51′N 90°04′W | |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  El Progreso |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jorge Orellana |
| Population (2018)[1] | 24,831 |
| Climate | BSh |
Sports
Deportivo Guastatoya football club play in the first tier of Guatemalan football. Their home venue is the Estadio David Cordón Hichos.
References
- Citypopulation.de Population of cities & towns in Guatemala
External links
- Interactive department map
- Guastatoya.org Ultimas Noticias de Guastatoya y El Progreso
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