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Génova
Municipality and town
Génova, Quetzaltenango is located in Guatemala
Génova, Quetzaltenango
Génova, Quetzaltenango
Location in Guatemala
Country  Guatemala
Department Vlagquetzaltenango.gif Quetzaltenango
Area
 • Total 144 sq mi (372 km2)
Time zone UTC+6 (Central Time)
Climate Am

Génova (pronounced HAY-noh-vah) is a town and a municipality in Guatemala. It is located in the Quetzaltenango department.

Where is Génova?

Génova is found in the country of Guatemala. Guatemala is in Central America. The town is part of the Quetzaltenango department. This department is in the western highlands of Guatemala.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages around it. Génova is both a town and the name for this larger area. People who live in Génova are part of this municipality.

What's the Weather Like?

Génova has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it is warm all year round. It also has a lot of rain during certain months. This type of weather helps many plants grow well.

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