Chiquimulilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiquimulilla
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Municipality
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 Chiquimulilla
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Santa Rosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 221 sq mi (573 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 53,727 |
| • Density | 242.85/sq mi (93.76/km2) |
| Climate | Aw |
Chiquimulilla is a town and a municipality in the Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. It is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Pacific coast. This town is an important place for trade and a major junction in the region. One of its most important products is leather goods. In 2018, the town of Chiquimulilla had a population of 18,848 people.
Who Lives in Chiquimulilla?
Some people living near Chiquimulilla are descendants of the Xinca people. The Xinca are an ethnicity (a group of people who share a common culture and history) that is different from the Maya. Many Xinca people faced great challenges after the Spanish arrived, including new illnesses that greatly reduced their population. Today, only a few older people still know how to speak the Xinca language.
See also
In Spanish: Chiquimulilla para niños
