Patzicía facts for kids
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Patzicía
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Municipality and town
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 Patzicía
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Chimaltenango |
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| • Total | 27.0 sq mi (69.9 km2) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 33,207 |
| • Density | 1,230.4/sq mi (475.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Central Time) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Patzicía (pronounced pat-see-SEE-ah) is a town and a municipality in the country of Guatemala. It is located in the Chimaltenango department. In 2018, the town of Patzicía had a population of 21,249 people. The entire municipality, which includes the town and surrounding areas, had a population of 33,207 people in the same year.
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About Patzicía
Patzicía is an important place within the Chimaltenango department. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it.
Location and Size
Patzicía is found in the central highlands of Guatemala. Its exact location is at 14 degrees, 37 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 90 degrees, 55 minutes, 37 seconds West longitude. The total area of the Patzicía municipality is about 69.9 square kilometers. This is roughly 27 square miles.
Climate
The climate in Patzicía is described as Cwb. This means it has a subtropical highland climate. It usually has a rainy season from June through August. This type of climate is common in mountainous regions.
See also
In Spanish: Patzicía para niños
