Totonicapán Department

The department spans 1,061 square kilometers across mountainous terrain with the Sierra Madre range containing Cuxniquel and Cerro de Coxóm peaks.

In 1838, Totonicapán formed an independent republic with Sololá and Quezaltenango departments for two years before rejoining Guatemala.

The population consists of 97 percent K'iche' Maya people who maintain their traditional language alongside Spanish in daily communication.

The department connects to major regions through Cuatro Caminos intersection, linking routes to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala City, and Huehuetenango.

The highland oak-pine forests contain rare Guatemalan fir trees, known as pinabete, which grow naturally throughout the department.

Location: Guatemala

Capital city: Totonicapán

Shares border with: Huehuetenango Department, Quiché Department, Sololá Department, Quetzaltenango Department

GPS coordinates: 14.91250,-91.36000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06