Agua Blanca, Jutiapa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Agua Blanca
Agua Blanca, Jutiapa Location in Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	Jutiapa
Climate	Aw

Agua Blanca (pronounced "Ah-gwa Blahn-ka") is a town in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala. It is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.

Many people in Agua Blanca, especially in eastern Guatemala, enjoy a culture similar to the "old western" style you might see in movies. You might see people wearing cowboy hats, boots, and jeans. This style is a big part of the local culture.

The most exciting event in Agua Blanca is its yearly festival in January. This festival is called "Feria de Los Reyes Magos." It celebrates the new year and a special day called the Epiphany. For several days, the town has fun activities. These include carnival rides, games, and delicious food. There are also exciting bull-riding contests called Jaripeos. The festival ends with a fireworks show at the main park.

Facts About Agua Blanca

Population and Area

• The total population of Agua Blanca is about 16,864 people.
• About 3,836 people live in the main town area.
• Around 13,028 people live in the countryside areas.
• The area of Agua Blanca is about 340 square kilometers.
• There are 82 different populated places within the municipality.

Land and Nature

• A large part of the land, about 45.40%, is covered in bushes and shrubs.
• About 42.30% of the land is used for farming.
• Some areas have forests, including broadleaf forests (0.11%) and coniferous forests (1.20%).
• You can also find small areas with rice fields (4.80%) and lakes or lagoons (0.20%).

Homes and Services

• There are about 5,059 houses in Agua Blanca.
• Most homes, about 99.5%, have electricity.
• Many communities, about 70.6%, have access to water services.
• About 65.0% of houses have water service.
• Most houses, 96.6%, are built in a formal way.

Education

• About 5,125 young people are in secondary school in Agua Blanca.

See also

In Spanish: Agua Blanca (Jutiapa) para niños