Amatitlán, Municipality near Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala.
Located 27 kilometers south of Guatemala City, Amatitlán sits at an elevation of 1,188 meters within the Guatemala Department region.
The municipality was established on June 24, 1549, by Friar Diego Martínez and gained status as an independent district in 1839 after Central America's independence.
The name originates from Nahuatl language, with 'Amatl' meaning amate tree and 'Titlan' translating to 'between' or 'surrounded by'.
The CA-9 highway connects Amatitlán to Guatemala City, making it accessible for the numerous residents who commute daily for work.
The municipality contains Guatemala's largest duty-free zone, housing multiple garment assembly factories that provide substantial employment opportunities for the local population.
Location: Guatemala Department
Inception: June 24, 1549
Elevation above the sea: 1,188 m
Shares border with: Villa Nueva, Santa María de Jesús, San Vicente Pacaya, Palín, Villa Canales, San Miguel Petapa
Address: Amatitlán, Guatemala Amatitlán
GPS coordinates: 14.47410,-90.62470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:28
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