Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez

Mazatenango is a city with a population of 77,431 (as of 2018)[2] and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It is the capital of Suchitepéquez department, and is located 165 km from Guatemala City.

Mazatenango
Municipality
Mazatenango is located in Guatemala
Mazatenango
Mazatenango
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°30′W
Country Guatemala
Department Suchitepéquez
Government
 • MayorManuel Delgado
Area
 • Municipality86 sq mi (223 km2)
Elevation
1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2018 census)[1]
 • Municipality77,431
 • Density900/sq mi (350/km2)
 • Urban
77,431
ClimateAm

It lies significantly lower in elevation than Guatemala City or Quetzaltenango, as it sits on the coastal plain leading to the Pacific Ocean. The climate is hotter and more humid than that of the other cities in higher elevations..

Carnival

During the month of February, an eight-day Carnival Feast takes place in the city, with food, music, parades, and games.

Arts and crafts

Mazatenango is a major producer of gold, silver, tile, fabric, and furniture. It's also a major commercial centre for the economy. This region provides many of the products tourists buy at the markets. Goods are shipped to other cities via the Pacific Coast Highway which runs through the city.

Sports

Mazatenango is home to Guatemala's top division football side CD Suchitepéquez. The team plays its home fixtures at Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo in the Santa Cristina neighborhood.

Language

Spanish and Kich’e are spoken in Mazatenango.

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

14°32′N 91°30′W

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