Atescatempa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atescatempa
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Municipality
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 Atescatempa
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Jutiapa |
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| • Municipality | 31.0 sq mi (80.2 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Municipality | 18,402 |
| • Density | 594.3/sq mi (229.45/km2) |
| • Urban | 9,606 |
| Climate | Aw |
Atescatempa is a town and a municipality located in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala. It is a place where many people live and work together. As of 2023, the population of Atescatempa is estimated to be around 20,300 people.
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Discover Atescatempa: A Guatemalan Municipality
Atescatempa is more than just a town; it's also a municipality. In Guatemala, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. This means Atescatempa is a center for its surrounding communities.
Where is Atescatempa Located?
Atescatempa is found in the southeastern part of Guatemala. It belongs to the Jutiapa department. Departments in Guatemala are similar to states or provinces in other countries.
Geographic Coordinates and Area
The town's exact location is at 14 degrees, 10 minutes, 30 seconds North latitude and 89 degrees, 44 minutes, 30 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint it on a map. The total area of the Atescatempa municipality is about 80.2 square kilometers (which is about 31 square miles).
What is the Climate Like?
Atescatempa has a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate is often called "Aw" in the Köppen system. It means the area usually has warm temperatures all year round. There are distinct wet and dry seasons.
Who Lives in Atescatempa?
The people living in Atescatempa make up its community. As of 2023, about 20,300 people reside in the municipality. Of these, around 9,606 people live in the main urban area of the town. The rest live in the surrounding rural parts of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Atescatempa para niños
