Escuintla Department, Administrative department in southern Guatemala.
The department of Escuintla extends across 4,384 square kilometers of coastal lowlands between Guatemala City and the Pacific Ocean shore.
The name Escuintla comes from Nahuatl language words Itzcuintli and tlan, translating to an area with numerous dogs in pre-colonial times.
The department celebrates the Immaculate Conception from December 6 to 9 with traditional ceremonies, food markets, and regional music performances.
The CA-2 and CA-9 highways connect Escuintla with Guatemala City and other major centers, providing efficient transportation routes for commerce.
Escuintla generates forty-three percent of Guatemala's total gross domestic product through its agricultural and industrial activities.
Location: Guatemala
Capital city: Escuintla
Shares border with: Suchitepéquez Department, Chimaltenango Department, Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala Department, Santa Rosa Department
GPS coordinates: 14.29778,-90.78694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:25
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