ALOTENANGO-
The district of Alotenango is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 14 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 56 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Alotenango is--, while its main cultivation is G.B, 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:– Alotenango is 95 square kilometers with an elevation of 1388 square meters. Alotenango has as saint “San Juan” celebrated on the 24th of June. The days for “mercado” in Alotenango are--.
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ANTIGUA GUATEMALA-
The district of Antigua Guatemala is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 45 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Antigua Guatemala is string making, while its main cultivation is G.b., 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: 320.Antigua Guatemala is 78 square kilometers with an elevation of 1530 square meters. Antigua Guatemala has as saint “El Apostle Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in Antigua Guatemala are Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
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CIUDAD VIEJA-
The district of Ciudad Vieja is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 5 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 50 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Ciudad Vieja is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, 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:– Ciudad Vieja is 51 square kilometers with an elevation of 1519 square meters. Ciudad Vieja has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Ciudad Vieja are-.
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JOCOTENANGO-
The district of Jocotenango is categorized as town/category 4a. It is 2 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 47 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Jocotenango is--, while its main cultivation is Vegetables, basic grains. 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:– Jocotenango is 9 square kilometers with an elevation of 1540 square meters. Jocotenango has as saint “La Virgen de la Asuncion” celebrated on the 15th of August. The days for “mercado” in Jocotenango are--.
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MAGDALENA MILPAS ALTAS-
The district of Magdalena Milpas Altas is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 12 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 36 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Magdalena Milpas Altas is--, while its main cultivation is Fruits, Vegetables. 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:– Magdalena Milpas Altas is 8 square kilometers with an elevation of 245 square meters. Magdalena Milpas Altas has as saint “Maria Magdalena” celebrated on the 22 of July. The days for “mercado” in Magdalena Milpas Altas are--.
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PASTORES-
The district of Pastores is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 7 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 52 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Patores is--, while its main cultivation is vegetables, corn, coffee. 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:– Pastores is 19 square kilometers with an elevation of 1550 square meters. Pastores have as saint “San Dionisio” celebrated on the 9th of October. The days for “mercado” in Pastores are--.
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SAN ANTONIO AGUAS CALIENTES-
The district of San Antonio Aguas Calientes is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 10 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 56 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Antonio Aguas Calientes is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is basic Grains. 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 Antonio Aguas Calientes is 17 square kilometers with an elevation of 1530 square meters. San Antonio Aguas Calientes has as saint “El Dulce Nombres” celebrated on the 20th of January. The days for “mercado” in San Antonio Aguas Calientes are--.
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SAN BARTOLOME MILPAS ALTAS-
The district of San Bartolome Milpas Altas is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 20 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 37 kilometers he/she from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Bartolome Milpas Altas is--, while its main cultivation is Vegetables, Fruits, Corn. 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 Bartolome Millpas Altas is 7 square kilometers with an elevation of 2090 square meters. San Bartolome Milpas Altas has as saint “San Bartolome” celebrated on the 24th of August. The days for “mercado” in San Bartolome Milpas Altas are--.
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SAN LUCAS SACATEPEQUEZ-
The district of San Lucas Sacatepequez is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 19 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 29 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Lucas Sacatepequez is, while its main cultivation is fruits, vegetables. 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: 303. San Lucas Sacatepequez is 5 square kilometers with an elevation of 2063 square meters. San Lucas Sacatepequez has as saint “San Lucas” celebrated on the 18th of October. The days for “mercado” in San Lucas Sacatepequez are year round.
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SAN MIGUEL DUEÑAS-
The district of San Miguel Dueñas is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 11 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 56 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Miguel Dueñas is, while its main cultivation is G.B., coffee, vegetables. 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:– San Miguel Dueñas is 35 square kilometers with an elevation of 1460 square meters. San Miguel Dueñas has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 29th of September. The days for “mercado” in San Miguel Dueñas are– .
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SANTA CATARINA BARAHONA-
The district of Santa Catarina Barahona is categorized as town/category 2a. It is 13 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 56 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Catarina Barahona is Knits, overcoats and jarcia, while its main cultivation is potatoes, vegetables. It does not offer services of transportation and it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Santa Catarina Barahona is 31square kilometers with an elevation of 1520 square meters. Santa Catarina Barahona has as saint “El Cristo Negro”celebrated on the 15th of January. The days for “mercado” in Santa Catarina Barahona are--.
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SANTA LUCIA MILPAS ALTAS-
The district of Santa Lucia Milpas Altas is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 9 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 34 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Lucia Milpas Altas is--, while its main cultivation is Vegetables, coffee, bean. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Santa Lucia Milpas Altas is 19 square kilometers with an elevation of 1790 square meters. Santa Lucia Milpas Altas has as saint “Santa Lucia” celebrated on the 13th of December. The days for “mercado” in Santa Lucia Millpas Altas are--.
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SANTA MARIA DE JESUS-
The district of Santa Maria de Jesus is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 10 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 57 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santa Maria de Jesus is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is Peas, vegetables, 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:– Santa Maria de Jesus is 34 square kilometers with an elevation of 2070 square meters. Santa Maria de Jesus has as saint “Los Dulce Nombres” celebrated on the 1st of January. The days for “mercado” in Santa Maria de Jesus are–.
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SANTIAGO SACATEPEQUEZ-
The district of Santiago Sacatepequez is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 19 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 40 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santiago Sacatepequez is--, while its main cultivation is Vegetables, 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:– Santiago Sacatepequez is 15 square kilometers with an elevation of 2040 square meters. Santiago Sacatepequez has as saint “Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in Santiago Sacatepequez are--.
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SANTO DOMINGO XENACOJ-
The district of Santo Domingo Xenacoj is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 20 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 46 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Santo Domingo Xenacoj is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, fruits, flowers. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Santo Domingo Xenacoj is 37 square kilometers with an elevation of 1830 square meters. Santo Domingo Xenacoj has as saint “Santo Domingo” celebrated on the 4th of August. The days for “mercado” in Santo Domingo Xenacoj are--.
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The district of Sumpango is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 20 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 45 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Sumpango is typical Clothing, while its main cultivation is G.B., vegetables. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:– Sumpango is 5 square kilometers with an elevation of 1890 square meters. Sumpango has as saint “San Agustin” celebrated on the 28th of August. The days for “mercado” in Sumpango are Tuesday and Saturday.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
385. Piloyada Antigueña
386. Iguashte Sacateco
387. Tamalitos Blancos
388. Pepian
389. Chojin
390. Higos Cristalizados
391. Canillitas de Leche
392. Nuegados
393. Gallina en Mole Dulce
394. Gallina al Natural
395. Gallina en Pepian Mestizo
396. Cascos de Guayaba
397. Escanelado
398. Cascos de Naranja
399. Huevos Chimbos
400. Gallina en Pepian Negro
401. Gallo en Estofado o en Chicha
402. Pollos Encebollados
403. Pollos en Jocon
404. Pollos en Salsa Blanca
405. Pato Estofado