AYUTLA-
The district of Ayutla is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 85 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 251 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Ayutla is--, while its main cultivation is G.B., peanut. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. Ayutla is 204 square kilometers with an elevation of 24 square meters. Ayutla has as saint–, but there is a celebration on the 1st Friday of Lent. The days for “mercado” in Ayutla are Tuesday and Friday.
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CATARINA-
The district of Catarina is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 60 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 262 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Catarina is Honeycomb, while its main cultivation is sugar cane, cacao, peanut. It does offer services of transportation but it does not have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:--. Catarina is 76 square kilometers with an elevation of 233 square meters. Catarina has as saint “Canta Catarina” celebrated on the 25th of November. The days for “mercado” in Catarina is Monday.
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COMITANCILLO-
The district of Comitancillo is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 32 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 238 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Comitancillo is Ceramic and jargons, 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:--. Comitancillo is 113 square kilometers with an elevation of 2280 square meters. Comitancillo has as saint “Santa Cruz” celebrated on the 3rd of May. The days for “mercado” in Comitancillo are--.
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CONCEPCION TUTUAPA-
The district of Concepcion Tutuapa is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 53 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 336 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Concepcion Tutuapa is Mats and Jargons, while its main cultivation is Peach Apple Avocado. 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:--. Concepcion Tutuapa is 176 square kilometers with an elevation of 2910 square meters. Concepcion Tutuapa has as saint “La Imaculada Conception” celebrated on the 8th of December. The days for “mercado” in Concepcion Tutuapa are Thursday.
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EL QUETZAL-
The district of El Quetzal is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 42 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 243 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in El Quetzal is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, corn. 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:– El Quetzal is 88 square kilometers with an elevation of 940 square meters. El Quetzal has as saint “San Diego” celebrated on the 13th of November. The days for “mercado” in El Quetzal are--.
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EL RODEO-
The district of El Rodeo is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 35 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 280 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in El Rodeo is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, yucca, banana tree. 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:--. El Rodeo is 81 square kilometers with an elevation of 700 square meters. El Rodeo has as saint “San Jose” celebrated on the 19th of March. The days for “mercado” in El Rodeo are Saturday and Sunday.
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EL TUMBADOR-
The district of El Tumbador is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 45 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 268 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in El Tumbador 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 not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. El Tumbador is 84 square kilometers with an elevation of 920 square meters. El Tumbador has as saints “Magos Reyes” celebrated 6th of January. The days for “mercado” in El Tumbador are Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
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ESQUIPULAS PALO GORDO-
The district of Esquipulas Palo Gordo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 6 Kilometers the departmental head and it is 272 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Esquipulas Palo Gordo is--, while its main cultivation is Cebada, oats, 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:--. Esquipulas Palo Gordo is 21 square kilometers with an elevation of 2475 square meters. Esquipulas Palo Gordo has as saint “El Cristo Negro” celebrated on the 15th of January. The days for “mercado” in Esquipulas Palo Gordo are--.
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IXCHIGUAN-
The district of Ixchiguan is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 38 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 312 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Ixchiguan is--, while its main cultivation is basic Grains, peanut. 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:– Ixchiguan is 183 square kilometers with an elevation of 3200 square meters. Ixchiguan has as saint “San Cristobal” celebrated on the 30th of July. The days for “mercado” in Ixchiguan are Saturday.
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LA REFORMA-
The district of La Reforma is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 43 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 238 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in La Reforma is--, 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 not offer lodging services. La Reforma is 100 square kilometers with an elevation of 1140 square meters. La Reforma has as saint “La Virgen Maria” celebrated on the 31st of December. The days for “mercado” in La Reforma are--.
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MALACATAN-
The district of Malacatan is categorized as City/category 2a. It is 54 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 269 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Malacatan is hats and balls of rubber, while its main cultivation is coffee, cereals. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. Malacatan is 204 square kilometers with an elevation of 391 square meters. Malacatan has as saint “Santa Lucia” celebrated on the 12th of December. The days for “mercado” in Malacatan are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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NUEVO PROGRESO-
The district of Nuevo Progreso is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 70 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 258 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Nuevo Progreso is--, while its main cultivation is coffee, corn. 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: --. Nuevo Progreso is 140 square kilometers with an elevation of 660 square meters. Nuevo Progreso has as saint “La Virgen De Guadalupe” celebrated on the 12th December. The days for “mercado” in Nuevo Progreso are--.
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OCOS-
The district of Ocos is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 105 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 269 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Ocos is Salinas, fishing, while its main cultivation is Chile, yucca, yam. 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: – Ocos is 205 square kilometers with an elevation of 4 square meters. Ocos has as saint to--, but it celebrates Jesus de Las Palmas. The days for “mercado” in Ocos are Wednesday.
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PAJAPITA-
The district of Pajapita is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 70 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 238 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Pajapita is--, while its main cultivation is peanuts, yucca, cocoa. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Pajapita is 84 square kilometers with an elevation of 97 square meters. Pajapita has as saint “La Imaculada Concepcion” celebrated on the 7th of December. The days for “mercado” in Pajapita are Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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RIO BLANCO-
The district of Rio Blanco is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 42 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 314 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in Rio Blanco is-,while its main cultivation is Oat, Arbeja, Bean, Potatoes. It does not offer services of transportation but it does have services for gas and diesel. It does not offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is:-- Rio Blanco is 21 square kilometers with an elevation of 2650 square meters. Rio Blanco has as saint “La Sagrada Trinidad” celebrated on the 8th of July. The days for “mercado” in Rio Blanco are--.
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SAN ANTONIO SACATEPEQUEZ-
The district of San Antonio Sacatepequez is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 9 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 256 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Antonio Sacatepequez is typical Cloths, while its main cultivation is Bean, Barley, Bean. 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 Sacatepequez is 79 square kilometers with an elevation of 2339 square meters. San Antonio Sacatepequez has as saint “San Antonio” celebrated on the 17th of January. The days for “mercado” in San Antonio Sacatepequez are--.
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SAN CRISTOBAL CUCHO-
The district of San Cristobal Cucho is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 5 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 304 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Cristobal Cucho is manufactures of soap, while its main cultivation is coffee, bean, vegetables. 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 Cristobal Cucho is 56 square kilometers with an elevation of 5350 square meters. San Cristobal Cucho has as saint “San Cristobal” celebrated on the 30th of July. The days for “mercado” in San Cristobal Cucho are Friday.
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SAN JOSE OJETENAM-
The district of San Jose Ojetenam is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 63 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 326 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Jose Ojetenam is blankets of wool, while its main cultivation is G.B., wheat, potato. 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 Jose Ojetenam is 37 square kilometers with an elevation of 3050 square meters. San Jose Ojetenam has as saint “San Jose” celebrated on the 19th of March. The days for “mercado” in San Jose Ojetenam are.
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SAN LORENZO-
The district of San Lorenzo is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 22 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 266 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Lorenzo are knits of wool and cotton, while its main cultivation is oats, avena, 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: --. San Lorenzo is 25 square kilometers with an elevation of 1620 square meters. San Lorenzo has as saint “San Lorenzo” celebrated on the 10th of August. The days for “mercado” in San Lorenzo are.
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SAN MARCOS-
The district of San Marcos is categorized as City/category 1a. It is 0 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 253 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in San Marcos is Wood, while its main cultivation is Cebada, alfalfa. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. San Marcos is 121square kilometers with an elevation of 2398 square meters. San Marcos has as saint “San Marcos” celebrated on the 25th of April. The days for “mercado” in San Marcos are year round.
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SAN MIGUEL IXTAHUACAN-
The district of San Miguel Ixtahuacan is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 47 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 331 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Miguel Ixtahuacan is articles of clay, while its main cultivation is G.B., potato. 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:--. San Miguel Ixtahuacan is 184 square kilometers with an elevation of 2050 square meters. San Miguel Ixtahuacan has as saint “San Miguel” celebrated on the 29th of September. The days for “mercado” in San Miguel Ixtahuacan are Thursday, Sunday.
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SAN PABLO-
The district of San Pablo is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 44 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 276 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in San Pablo is oil, citronella and lemon, while its main cultivation is G.B., keno, banana tree. 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 Pablo is 124 square kilometers with an elevation of 610 square meters. San Pablo has as saint “San Pablo” celebrated on the 25th of January. The days for “mercado” in San Pablo is Sunday.
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SAN PEDRO SACATEPEQUEZ-
The district of San Pedro Sacatepequez is categorized as city/category 2a. It is 1 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 265 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Pedro Sacatepequez is Typical wool clothing, while its main cultivation is G.B., bean, Wheat. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. San Pedro Sacatepequez is 253 square kilometers with an elevation of 2330 square meters. San Pedro Sacatepequez has as saint “San Pedro” celebrated on the 29th of June. The days for “mercado” in San Pedro Sacatepequez are year round.
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SAN RAFAEL PIE DE LA CUESTA-
The district of San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is categorized as town/category 3a. It is 27 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 288 kilometers from the capital. The Principal Industry in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is honeycomb, while its main cultivation is coffee, wheat, cocoa, rubber. 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is 60 square kilometers with an elevation of 1039 square meters. San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta has as saint “San Rafael” celebrated on the 24th of October. The days for “mercado” in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta are Thursday and Sunday.
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SIBINAL-
The district of Sibinal is categorized as Town/category 3a. It is 75 Kilometers e gives the departmental head and it is to 351 kilometers he/she gives the capital. The Principal Industry in Sibinal is Jackets of wool, while its main cultivation is Wheat, bean, banana tree. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Sibinal is 176 square kilometers with an elevation of 2510 square meters. The days for “mercado” in Sibinal are-- |
SIPACAPA-
The district of Sipacapa is categorized as Town/category 4a. It is 85 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 345 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Sipacapa is Jarcia, while its main cultivation is G.B., citrics, avocado. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: – Sipacapa is 152 square kilometers with an elevation of 1970 square meters. Sipacapa has as saint --. The days for “mercado” in Sipacapa are--.
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TACANA-
The district of Tacana is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 73 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 351 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Tacana is wool, while its main cultivation is G.B., 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: –Tacana is 302 square kilometers with an elevation of 2410 square meters. Tacana has as saint “La Virgen de la Asuncion” celebrated on the 15th of August. The days for “mercado in Tacana are Sundays.
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TAJUMULCO-
The district of Tajumulco is categorized as Town/category 2a. It is 52 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 311 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Tajumulco is Stone Tables for Tortillas and baskets, while its main cultivation is G.B., cereals, 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: – Tajumulco is 300 square kilometers with an elevation of 2050 square meters. Tajumulco has as saint “Santa Isabel” celebrated on the 8th of July. The days for “mercado” in Tajumulco are Thursday and Sunday.
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TEJUTLA-
The district of Tejutla is categorized as Villa/category 3a. It is 32 Kilometers from the departmental head and it is 299 kilometers from the capital.
The Principal Industry in Tejutla is Tannery, while its main cultivation is Bean, corn, apple. It does offer services of transportation and it does have services for gas and diesel. It does offer lodging services. Their phone prefix is: 601. Tejutla is 142 square kilometers with an elevation of 2520 square meters. Tejutla has as saint “Santiago” celebrated on the 25th of July. The days for “mercado” in Tejutla are Sundays.
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DEPARTMENTAL FEATURES - *=denotes shared feature with another department.
RECEPIES AND TRADITIONAL DISHES -
577. Mole de Platano
578. Habas Verdes
579. Jocon
580. Tamal marquense
581. Mole de Pavo
582. Atole de Maiz Quebrantado
583. Tortas Marquensas
584. Salpicon Marquense
585. Tayuyos
586. Tamal Marquense Especial
587. Cambrayes
588. Papas Marquenses