Sololá Department, Administrative department in western Guatemala.
The department covers 1,061 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with Lake Atitlan bordering multiple municipalities in the western highlands of Guatemala.
The department, established as an administrative division, has maintained wool production as a significant economic activity since 1850 in the region.
The population consists of 96.5 percent indigenous people, with Kaqchikel Maya representing 50.1 percent and K'iche' Maya accounting for 35.3 percent of inhabitants.
The region produces agricultural goods including maize, wheat, barley, vegetables, apples, cherries, peaches, and pears due to its fertile soil conditions.
The department capital, Sololá city, stands at 2,114 meters above sea level, making it one of Guatemala's highest administrative centers.
Location: Guatemala
Capital city: Sololá
Shares border with: Totonicapán Department, Quiché Department, Chimaltenango Department, Suchitepéquez Department, Quetzaltenango Department
GPS coordinates: 14.77389,-91.18750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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