Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos facts for kids
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Nuevo Progreso
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 Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  San Marcos |
| Climate | Am |
Nuevo Progreso is a town in Guatemala. It is located in the San Marcos area. This town has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its name! It is also known as "El Valle Escondido," which means "The Hidden Valley."
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History of Nuevo Progreso
Nuevo Progreso was first created on October 17, 1889. Back then, it was called "El Progreso." A few years later, in 1898, a new president named Manuel Estrada Cabrera came into power. He ruled Guatemala for a very long time, about 22 years. Many places and buildings were named after him during this time. So, "El Progreso" was renamed "Estrada Cabrera" in his honor.
In 1908, the town's name changed again. This time, it was called "San Joaquín." This name was chosen to honor the president's mother, Joaquina Cabrera, who had passed away. This change happened during a special event called the Fiestas Minervalias on November 4, 1908.
Finally, on May 3, 1920, the town got its current name, "Nuevo Progreso." This happened after President Estrada Cabrera was no longer in power. The new president, Carlos Herrera y Luna, ordered that all names linked to Estrada Cabrera and his mother be changed. That's how "San Joaquín" became "Nuevo Progreso," which means "New Progress."
How the Name Changed Over Time
| # | Name | Start Date | End Date |
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| 1. | El Progreso | October 17, 1889 | 1898 |
| 2. | Estrada Cabrera | 1898 | November 4, 1908 |
| 3. | San Joaquín | November 4, 1908 | May 3, 1920 |
| 4. | Nuevo Progreso | May 3, 1920 | Current name |
Climate
Nuevo Progreso has a tropical climate. This means it is warm all year round. It also gets a lot of rain, especially during certain months. This type of weather is called a tropical monsoon climate.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.2 (86.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.8 (87.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.2 (75.6) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.3 (75.7) |
25.2 (77.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.2 (64.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.6 (67.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 33 (1.3) |
37 (1.5) |
96 (3.8) |
250 (9.8) |
473 (18.6) |
623 (24.5) |
488 (19.2) |
575 (22.6) |
697 (27.4) |
643 (25.3) |
195 (7.7) |
60 (2.4) |
4,170 (164.1) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
Geographic Location
Nuevo Progreso is surrounded by other towns in the San Marcos Department. However, to its south, it borders Coatepeque, which is a town in the Quetzaltenango Department.
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Esquipulas Palo Gordo | San Marcos | San Cristóbal Cucho | |
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La Reforma and El Quetzal | ||
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| Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango municipality |
See also
In Spanish: Nuevo Progreso (San Marcos) para niños
