Retalhuleu Department, Administrative department in southwestern Guatemala
The department encompasses 1,856 square kilometers of land stretching from mountainous regions down to the Pacific Ocean coastline, featuring diverse geographical zones.
The department was officially established in October 1877 due to increasing agricultural and commercial activities that required dedicated administrative management.
The K'iche' Maya people maintain their traditions throughout the region, speaking their native language alongside Spanish in many communities.
The department contains nine municipalities, including the capital city Retalhuleu, with a population of 326,828 residents recorded in the 2018 census.
The archaeological site of Takalik Abaj in the northern section preserves stone monuments and structures from Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations.
Location: Guatemala
Capital city: Retalhuleu
Shares border with: San Marcos Department, Quetzaltenango Department, Suchitepéquez Department
Website: http://miretalhuleu.com
GPS coordinates: 14.53530,-91.67830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08
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