San Pedro Carchá

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San Pedro Carchá, Administrative municipality in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

San Pedro Carchá extends across 1,082 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 1,283 meters above sea level in northern Guatemala.

The municipality was officially established in 1543, becoming an essential administrative center within the Alta Verapaz Department of colonial Guatemala.

The population includes Q'eqchi', Poqomchi', and Ladino communities, each contributing to the municipality's traditions through music, dance, and religious practices.

The municipality maintains communication services through the 502 dialing code and operates within the UTC-06:00 time zone for business operations.

The local football club, Deportivo Carchá, represents the municipality at the Estadio Juan Ramon Ponce Guay, marking its presence in sports culture.

Location: Alta Verapaz Department

Inception: 1543

Elevation above the sea: 1,283 m

Website: http://www.inforpressca.com/sanpedrocarcha

Shares border with: Lanquín, Senahú, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, Chisec, San Juan Chamelco, Cobán

Website: http://inforpressca.com/sanpedrocarcha

GPS coordinates: 15.47680,-90.31204

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:33

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