San Bernardino, Suchitepéquez facts for kids
San Bernardino is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It's a place where people live and work, just like a city or a village, but with its own local government. Guatemala is a country in Central America, known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. The people living in a municipality elect leaders to help manage things like local services, roads, and schools. San Bernardino is one of these important local areas in Guatemala.
Where is San Bernardino?
San Bernardino is found in the Suchitepéquez department. A department in Guatemala is similar to a state or a province in other countries. It's a larger region that contains many municipalities. Suchitepéquez is located in the southwestern part of Guatemala, close to the Pacific Ocean. This area is known for its warm climate and fertile land, which is great for farming.
See Also
- In Spanish: San Bernardino (Suchitepéquez) para niños
