Chiché, Guatemala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiché
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 Chiché, Guatemala
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department | .png){kind=small} El Quiché |
| Municipality | Chiché |
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| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 144 km2 (56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
| Population
(Census 2002)
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| • Municipality | 19,762 |
| • Urban | 2,167 |
| • Ethnicities | K'iche' (95%) Ladino (5%) |
| • Religions | Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | Infopressca |
Chiché (pronounced chee-CHAY) is a town and a municipality in the country of Guatemala. It is located in the El Quiché area. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district.
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Welcome to Chiché!
Chiché is a vibrant place in the highlands of Guatemala. It is known for its rich culture and beautiful natural surroundings. This article will tell you more about this interesting municipality.
Where is Chiché?
Chiché is found in the central part of Guatemala. It is part of the El Quiché Department. This department is in the western highlands of the country. Chiché is about 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means it has a special climate.
Who Lives in Chiché?
According to a 2002 count, about 19,762 people live in Chiché. Most of the people here are from the K'iche' group. They make up about 95% of the population. The K'iche' are one of the largest Maya groups in Guatemala. The other 5% are Ladino people. Ladino usually refers to people who speak Spanish and have a mixed cultural background.
People in Chiché practice different religions. Many are Roman Catholic or Evangelical. Some also follow traditional Maya beliefs.
How Big is Chiché?
The total area of Chiché municipality is about 144 square kilometers. To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a small city. It includes both the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
What's the Weather Like?
Chiché has a special type of climate called a subtropical highland climate. This means it's usually cool, but not too cold. You won't find extreme heat or freezing temperatures here. It's often described as having spring-like weather all year round. This climate is great for growing crops.
How Chiché is Governed
Like other municipalities, Chiché has its own local government. This government is led by a person called a Mayor. The current Mayor of Chiché is Andrés Tzoc Sucuquí. The Mayor and the local council work to manage the town. They help with things like public services and local development.
See also
In Spanish: Chiché (Quiché) para niños
