Catarina, San Marcos facts for kids

Catarina is a town and a special area called a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It's like a local government area with its own leaders. Catarina became its own separate municipality on January 20, 1925. Before that, it was part of the Malacatán municipality.

Quick facts for kids Catarina
Catarina, San Marcos Location in Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	San Marcos
Climate	Am

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a type of local government area. It usually includes a main town or city and the smaller areas around it. In Guatemala, municipalities help manage local services. These services can include things like roads, schools, and local rules.

Climate in Catarina

Catarina has a tropical monsoon climate. This type of climate is often called Am in the Köppen climate classification system. It means the area is generally hot all year round. There is also a very wet season and a shorter dry season.

During the wet season, Catarina gets a lot of rain. This is common in places close to the equator. The temperatures stay warm, even when it's raining.

Where is Catarina Located?

Catarina is located in the San Marcos Department of Guatemala. It is surrounded by other municipalities in the same department. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its exact spot on the map.

	Malacatán	Malacatán and San Pablo
	Malacatán		El Rodeo and El Tumbador
		Catarina
		Ayutla and Pajapita

Local Government

The leader of Catarina's local government is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Fulbio Pérez. He belongs to the CREO political party. The Mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the municipality. They help manage the town and its services for the people living there.

See also

In Spanish: Catarina (Guatemala) para niños