Zacapa Department, Administrative department in eastern Guatemala.
The Motagua River forms fertile valleys through Zacapa Department, creating agricultural lands flanked by the Sierra de las Minas mountain range to the north.
The department was established on November 10, 1871, and later underwent territorial changes when portions were allocated to form El Progreso Department in 1908.
The name Zacapa originates from Nahuatl language elements, with zacatl meaning grass and apan meaning river, reflecting the regional geographic characteristics.
Located 112 kilometers from Guatemala City, Zacapa Department connects to major transportation routes and serves as a commercial center for agricultural products.
The department contains valuable deposits of jade and marble within the Sierra de las Minas district, contributing to Guatemala's mineral resources.
Location: Guatemala
Inception: November 10, 1871
Capital city: Zacapa
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Shares border with: Alta Verapaz Department, Izabal Department, Copán Department, Chiquimula Department, Jalapa Department, El Progreso Department
GPS coordinates: 14.97250,-89.52833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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