Fray Bartolomé de las Casas

Located 325 kilometers from Guatemala City, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas spans 1,229 square kilometers at an elevation of 170 meters above sea level.

The municipality, established on May 3, 1980, emerged from a territory known as Sebol during General Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes's government between 1958 and 1963.

The municipality celebrates its annual fair from April 30 to May 4 in honor of La Santa Cruz, bringing together local communities for traditional festivities.

The municipality maintains a network of roads connecting to major cities, with travel time from Guatemala City taking approximately seven hours by vehicle.

The territory encompasses multiple rivers including Chajmaík, Sebol, and Santa Isabel, which support local agricultural and livestock activities.

Location: Alta Verapaz Department

Location: Franja Transversal del Norte

Inception: May 3, 1980

Elevation above the sea: 170 m

Shares border with: Raxruha, Chahal, Santa María Cahabón

Website: http://inforpressca.com/fraybartolomedelascasas

GPS coordinates: 15.84556,-89.86583

Latest update: April 12, 2025 10:00