San Agustín Acasaguastlán facts for kids
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San Agustín Acasaguastlán
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Municipality
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 San Agustín Acasaguastlán
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  El Progreso |
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| • Total | 317 km2 (122 sq mi) |
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(2018 census)
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| • Total | 45,765 |
| • Density | 144.37/km2 (373.9/sq mi) |
| Climate | BSh |
San Agustín Acasaguastlán is a town and a municipality in the El Progreso department of Guatemala. Think of a municipality as a local area that includes a main town and the smaller villages or hamlets around it.
In 2018, about 17,728 people lived in the main town of San Agustín Acasaguastlán. The entire municipality, which includes the town and nearby areas, had a population of 45,765 people. One of the smaller villages, called an aldea (which means hamlet), named Tulumaje is also part of this municipality.
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About San Agustín Acasaguastlán
San Agustín Acasaguastlán is located in the country of Guatemala. Guatemala is in Central America. The town is part of the El Progreso department. A department is like a state or province in other countries.
Location and Size
The municipality covers an area of about 317 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city. It's located in a region that has a hot semi-arid climate. This means it's often warm and dry there.
People and Community
The people living in San Agustín Acasaguastlán make up a vibrant community. They work together to make their town a good place to live. Many people live in the main town, while others live in the smaller villages nearby.
How the Town is Governed
Like many towns, San Agustín Acasaguastlán has a local government that helps run things. The main person in charge is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the community, like managing local services and projects.
The Mayor
The current Mayor of San Agustín Acasaguastlán is José Manuel Marroquín. He belongs to a political group called the Grand National Alliance (GANA). The Mayor and the local government work to improve the lives of the people in the municipality. They help with things like roads, schools, and other important services.
See also
In Spanish: San Agustín Acasaguastlán para niños
