San Antonio La Paz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Antonio La Paz
Municipality
San Antonio La Paz Location in Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	El Progreso
Area
• Municipality	146 km2 (56 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)
• Municipality	20,957
• Urban	11,343
Climate	Aw

San Antonio La Paz is a town and a municipality located in the El Progreso department of Guatemala. It sits high up, about 1,240 meters (that's over 4,000 feet!) above the sea level. The whole area of the municipality covers about 146 square kilometers.

San Antonio La Paz has grown and improved a lot in recent years. It's a place where you can find two pharmacies and many doctors, which is great for health care. Many homes in San Antonio have a special little area that's like a small forest or a mini-farm. Here, people grow important crops like corn, coffee, and beans. You'll also see lots of different fruit trees all around San Antonio, including apples, mangos, bananas, jocotes, oranges, lemons, and limes.

What is San Antonio La Paz?

San Antonio La Paz is a special kind of area in Guatemala called a municipality. Think of a municipality as a town and all the land around it that it manages. It's a place where people live, work, and grow food. The town itself is the main center of this area.

Where is San Antonio La Paz?

This interesting place is found in the El Progreso department of Guatemala. Guatemala is a country in Central America. San Antonio La Paz is located in a spot that is quite high up, giving it a unique feel. The climate here is known as a tropical savanna climate, which means it's usually warm all year round with a wet season and a dry season.

Nature and Plants

One of the coolest things about San Antonio La Paz is its connection to nature. Many houses have their own small green spaces. These aren't just gardens; they are like mini-forests or small plantations. People use these areas to grow food that they eat every day.

• Corn: A very important crop, often used to make tortillas.
• Coffee: Grown for its beans, which are used to make the popular drink.
• Beans: Another key food source, full of protein.

Besides these crops, the area is full of fruit trees! Imagine having fresh fruit right outside your door. You can find:

• Apples
• Mangos
• Bananas
• Jocotes (a small, sweet fruit common in Central America)
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Limes

And many other kinds of delicious fruits! This makes San Antonio La Paz a very green and fruitful place.

Life in San Antonio La Paz

Life in San Antonio La Paz has been getting better. The town has good access to health services with its pharmacies and doctors. This means people can get the care they need. The fact that many families grow their own food in their "little plantations" shows a strong connection to the land and a way of life that values fresh, local produce. The mayor, Nuvere Lopez, helps lead the municipality and make decisions for the community.

See also

• In Spanish: San Antonio La Paz para niños