Palín

Located 40 kilometers from Guatemala City, Palín extends across 92 square kilometers at the base of volcanic mountains in Escuintla Department.

The Spanish crown established Palín as a settlement in 1535, organizing it under the administration of the Amatitlán monastery through the Order of Preachers.

The Poqomam language remains strong in Palín, with Radio Qawinaqel broadcasting programs in both Spanish and the native Mayan language since 1997.

The municipality contains industrial facilities and maintains an elevation of 1,147 meters, experiencing temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

The population density reaches 714 inhabitants per square kilometer, with a balanced distribution between Ladino and Poqomam communities.

Location: Guatemala Department

Elevation above the sea: 1,150 m

Shares border with: Escuintla, Villa Canales, San Vicente Pacaya

Website: http://inforpressca.com/palin

GPS coordinates: 14.40389,-90.69861

Latest update: March 30, 2025 08:50