Quezaltepeque, Chiquimula facts for kids

Quezaltepeque is a town and a special area called a municipality in Guatemala. It is located in the Chiquimula department. In 2018, about 28,075 people lived there. The municipality covers an area of 239 square kilometers (about 92 square miles).

The main way people earn a living in Quezaltepeque is through farming. Farmers grow important crops like coffee, maize (corn), and beans.

What's in a Name?

The name Quetzaltepēc comes from the Nahuatl language. This language was spoken by ancient people in Mexico and Central America. The name means "At the quetzal-feather hill." A quetzal is a beautiful bird with long, colorful feathers.

In the 1800s, people from Britain sometimes spelled the town's name as Quesaltpeque.

How Many People Live There?

The number of people living in Quezaltepeque has changed over time. In 1850, it was thought that about 4,000 people lived in the municipality. By 2018, the population had grown to more than 28,000 people.