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Mixco, Municipality in Guatemala Department, Guatemala

Located at an elevation of 1650 meters, Mixco extends across 95.9 square kilometers of land separated from Guatemala City by deep canyons.

The municipality of Mixco originated in 1526 and underwent substantial changes when the La Florida district separated to join Guatemala City in 1958.

Spanish remains the primary language among 417,599 residents, while indigenous languages including Q'eqchi, K'iche, Mam, and Kaqchikel maintain their presence.

Several bridges connect Mixco to Guatemala City, facilitating daily commutes for residents who work in the capital while maintaining lower housing costs.

The temperature in Mixco remains moderate throughout the year, with maximum temperatures reaching 25.3°C and minimum temperatures staying around 10.6°C.

Location: Guatemala Department

Inception: 1526

Elevation above the sea: 1,650 m

Website: http://www.munimixco.com/

Shares border with: San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Santiago Sacatepéquez, San Raimundo, Chinautla, Guatemala City, Villa Nueva

Website: http://munimixco.com

GPS coordinates: 14.63381,-90.61458

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52

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