Concepción Tutuapa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Concepción Tutuapa
Municipality
Concepción Tutuapa Location in San Marcos Department Show map of San Marcos Department Concepción Tutuapa Location in Guatemala Show map of Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	San Marcos
Area
• Municipality	118 sq mi (305 km2)
Population  (2018 census)
• Municipality	68,148
• Density	578.7/sq mi (223.4/km2)
• Urban	6,006
Climate	Cwb

Concepción Tutuapa is a town and a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. A municipality is like a local government area.

In 2002, about 49,363 people lived here. By 2018, the population grew to 68,148 people.

History of Concepción Tutuapa

Spanish Rule in Tejutla

Bishop Pedro Cortés y Larraz visited Tejutla in 1770.

Long ago, in 1691, the area of Tejutla was very large. It included many towns we know today. These towns were Comitancillo, Ixchiguán, Concepción Tutuapa, Sipacapa, Sibinal, Tajumulco, Tacaná, and part of San Miguel Ixtahuacán.

According to old writings, Tejutla was part of the Quetzaltenango Department. It was known as a "prosperous land" with good weather and plenty of water.

Tejutla was important for trade and religion. In 1768, a writer named Joseph Domingo Hidalgo called Tejutla "El Curato." This meant it was the main trading center for all the towns around it.

Later, in 1771, a religious leader named Bishop Pedro Cortés y Larraz visited Tejutla. He called it "Santiago at the top of the hill." He reported that 64 families lived there very well.

After Guatemala's Independence

Guatemala became independent from Spain. In 1822, a new constitution was written. This document showed Tejutla as part of the modern San Marcos area for the first time.

By 1871, Tejutla had grown a lot and became a "Villa" (a type of town). Its leaders asked the government to make it a department capital. This new department would include many towns, even some that are now in Huehuetenango Department.

At that time, some towns that are now in México, like Motocintla, were also under Tejutla's influence.

However, big changes happened in Guatemala. A group called the liberals, led by generals Miguel Garcia Granados and Justo Rufino Barrios, won power. They defeated the old leaders.

The new liberal government made big changes to the church. They took away land and money from religious groups. This land was then given to their friends and supporters. This made many people in the area become large landowners. These changes also meant Tejutla lost some of its main support and leadership from the church.

Climate of Concepción Tutuapa

Concepción Tutuapa has a mild climate. It is known as a temperate climate, which means it's not too hot and not too cold.

See also

In Spanish: Concepción Tutuapa para niños