Jalapa, Regional administrative center in southeastern Guatemala
Jalapa stands at 1,392 meters above sea level in a valley bordered by the Jumay volcano and mountains of Alcoba and Arluta.
From a settlement of 3,500 inhabitants in 1850, Jalapa expanded into a substantial city reaching 159,840 residents according to the 2018 census.
The Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Expectación represents the religious center of Jalapa, serving as the episcopal see for the Roman Catholic Diocese.
Located 97 kilometers from Guatemala City via Atlantic Highway, Jalapa connects to major routes through paved roads in both northern and southern directions.
The region produces specific dairy products, including queso seco and mantequilla de costal, which come from local municipalities such as Monjas and San Carlos Alzatate.
Location: Jalapa Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,392 m
Shares border with: Casillas, San Carlos Alzatate, Mataquescuintla, Sanarate, Sansare, San Pedro Pinula, Monjas, Santa Catarina Mita
GPS coordinates: 14.63786,-89.99042
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:02
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