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Quetzaltenango is both the seat of the namesake Department and municipality, in Guatemala. The city is located in a mountain valley a…
Quetzaltenango is both the seat of the namesake Department and municipality, in Guatemala. The city is located in a mountain valley at an elevation of 2,330 meters above sea level at its lowest part. It may reach above 2,400 m within the city.
  • Country: Guatemala
  • Elevation: 2,330 m (7,640 ft)
  • Department: Quetzaltenango
  • Spanish Foundation: May 15, 1524
  • Demonym: Quetzalteca/o
  • Time zone: UTC-6 (Central America)
  • Climate: Oceanic climate: subtropical highland variety (Cwb)

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