ESCUINTLA-
The district of Escuintla is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 57 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Escuintla is Sugar, paper and oils, while its main cultivation is sugar cane, coffee, fruits. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 380.Escuintla is 332 square kilometers with an elevation of 347 square meters. Escuintla has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Escuintla are year round.
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GUANAGAZAPA-
The district of Guanagazapa is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 28 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 72 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Guanagazapa is Apiarios and Cheeses, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Guanagazapa is 220 square kilometers with an elevation of 315 square meters. Guanagazapa has as saint “San Lorenzo” celebrated on the 15th of February. The days for “mercado” in Guanagazapa are--.
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IZTAPA-
The district of Iztapa is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 64 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 120 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Iztapa is Fishing and milk, while its main cultivation is Corn, grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Iztapa is 328 square kilometers with an elevation of 2 square meters. Iztapa has as saint “San Rafael Archangel” celebrated on the 24th of October. The days for “mercado” in Iztapa are--.
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LA DEMOCRACIA-
The district of La Democracia is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 35 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 91 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in La Democracia is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., grasses, fruits. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 380.La Democracia is 320 square kilometers with an elevation of 165 square meters. La Democracia has as saint “San Benito” celebrated on the 3rd of January. The days for “mercado” in La Democracia are--.
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LA GOMERA-
The district of La Gomera is categorized as Villa/category 4a. It is 59 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 114 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in La Gomera is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, fruits. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:--.La Gomera is 640 square kilometers with an elevation of 35 square meters. La Gomera has as saint “San Diego de Alcala” celebrated on the 12th of November. The days for “mercado” in La Gomera are Thursday and Sunday.
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MASAGUA-
The district of Masagua is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 15 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 70 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Masagua is--, while its main cultivation is sugar cane. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 380. Masagua is 448 square kilometers with an elevation of 100 square meters. Masagua has as saint–, however they celebrate “El Tercero Viernes de Pascuas”. The days for “mercado” in Masagua are--.
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NUEVA CONCEPCION-
The district of Nueva Concepcion is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 90 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 147 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Nueva Concepcion is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., sugar cane, grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Nueva Concepion is 554 square kilometers with an elevation of 50 square meters. Nueva Concepcion has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Nueva Concepcion are Thursday and Sunday.
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PALIN-
The district of Palin is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 17 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 40 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Palin is Knits, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, coffee. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–Palin is 88 square kilometers with an elevation of 1148 square meters. Palin has as saint “San Cristobal” celebrated on the 30th of June. The days for “mercado” in Palin are Wednesday and Friday.
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SAN JOSE-
The district of San Jose is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 51 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 108 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in San Jose is fishing, salt and cattleman, while its main cultivation is Cotton, corn grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 380.San Jose is 280 square kilometers with an elevation of 2 square meters. San Jose has as saint “San Jose” celebrated on the 19th of March. The days for “mercado” in San Jose are Sundays.
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SAN VICENTE PACAYA-
The district of San Vicente Pacaya is categorized as town/category 4a. It is 27 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 50 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Vicente Pacaya is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:–San Vicente Pacaya is 236 square kilometers with an elevation of 1680 square meters. San Vicente Pacaya has as saint “San Vicente” celebrated on the 22nd of January. The days for “mercado” in San Vicente Pacaya are--.
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SANTA LUCIA COTZUMALGUAPA-
The district of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa is categorized as City/category 2a. It is 32 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 90 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa is Alcochol, candles, soap and milk, while its main cultivation is coffee, sugar cane, citronella. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 745.Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa is 432 square kilometers with an elevation of 370 square meters. Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa has as saint “Santa Lucia” celebrated on the 13th of December. The days for “mercado” in Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa are Sundays.
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SIQUINALA-
The district of Siquinala is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 26 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 82 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Siquinala is--, while its main cultivation is Citronella, coffee, corn. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 380.Siquinala is 168 square kilometers with an elevation of 337 square meters. Siquinala has as saint “Santa Catarina” celebrated on the 25th of November. The days for “mercado” in Siquinala are year round.
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TIQUISATE-
The district of Tiquisate is categorized as Villa/category 2a. It is 89 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 144 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Tiquisate is milk Products, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, grasses. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 747.Tiquisate is 338 square kilometers with an elevation of 68 square meters. Tiquisate has as saint “El Sagrado Corazon” celebrated on the 24th of January. The days for “mercado” in Tiquisate are year round.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
472. Caldo de Mariscos
473. Chiles Rellenos
474. Caldo de Camarones
475. Caldo de Pata
476. Caldo de Huevos
477. Sopa Caldosa de Tortuga
478. Sopa Caldosa de Yuca
479. Cangrejos Rellenos
480. Salsa Picante