Chiquimula, Administrative center in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala.
The municipality of Chiquimula extends across 368 square kilometers of southeastern Guatemala, featuring variations in elevation from 300 to 400 meters above sea level.
Spanish forces established control of Chiquimula in 1530, following resistance from the indigenous Ch'orti' Maya population who originally inhabited this southeastern region.
The city maintains strong connections to Ch'orti' Maya heritage through local markets, traditional ceremonies, and agricultural practices passed down through generations.
Chiquimula serves as a major transportation hub, located 174 kilometers from Guatemala City, with regular bus services connecting to neighboring municipalities and departments.
During the 1851 Battle of La Arada near Chiquimula, Guatemalan forces defeated combined armies from El Salvador and Honduras, earning the city its title 'Ciudad Procer'.
Location: Chiquimula Department
Inception: 1530
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
Shares border with: San Diego, San José La Arada, San Jacinto, Jocotán, San Juan Ermita, Zacapa, Huité, Cabañas, San Luis Jilotepeque
Website: http://inforpressca.com/chiquimula
GPS coordinates: 14.78333,-89.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:28
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