San Cristóbal Cucho facts for kids
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San Cristóbal Cucho
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Municipality
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 San Cristóbal Cucho
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  San Marcos |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 35.9 km2 (13.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality | 16,619 |
| • Density | 462.9/km2 (1,199.0/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 5,487 |
San Cristóbal Cucho is a town and a special area called a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It was first established on October 11, 1825. For a short time in 1935, it became part of San Pedro Sacatepéquez. However, it became its own municipality again on July 12, 1945.
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A Look at San Cristóbal Cucho's Past
How San Cristóbal Cucho Was Founded
Spanish explorers found this region in the 1500s. Soldiers led by Captain Juan de Dios y Cardona were among the first Europeans to arrive. Before the Spanish, the area was home to the Mam people. After the Spanish arrived, they created a settlement for the local people. This settlement officially became a municipality on October 11, 1811. It was given the name "San Cristóbal Cucho." The town is located south of the main city in the San Marcos Department.
People and Homes in San Cristóbal Cucho
How Many People Live Here?
In 2009, San Cristóbal Cucho had about 19,443 people living there. There were almost 4,000 homes in the municipality. The area covers about 56 square kilometers (21.6 square miles). The town sits high up, about 2,730 meters (8,957 feet) above sea level.
What Drives the Economy?
Main Ways People Make a Living
The economy in San Cristóbal Cucho mostly depends on three things. People work in agriculture, which means growing crops. They also raise cattle for meat and milk. Lastly, many people are involved in commerce, which is buying and selling goods.
Understanding the Climate
Weather in San Cristóbal Cucho
San Cristóbal Cucho has a temperate climate. This means it usually has mild temperatures. On average, the air has about 60% humidity. This type of climate is known as Cwb in the Köppen climate classification system.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.7 (65.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
11.3 (52.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.3 (57.7) |
14.1 (57.4) |
14.2 (57.6) |
13.4 (56.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.6 (54.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.0 (35.6) |
2.3 (36.1) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
9.6 (49.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
8.5 (47.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.4 (41.7) |
3.8 (38.8) |
6.4 (43.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6 (0.2) |
6 (0.2) |
27 (1.1) |
68 (2.7) |
242 (9.5) |
359 (14.1) |
271 (10.7) |
298 (11.7) |
345 (13.6) |
236 (9.3) |
23 (0.9) |
14 (0.6) |
1,895 (74.6) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
Where is San Cristóbal Cucho Located?
Neighboring Towns and Departments
San Cristóbal Cucho is mostly surrounded by other municipalities within the San Marcos Department. However, its eastern side borders San Juan Ostuncalco. This town is part of the Quetzaltenango Department, which is a different department in Guatemala.
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San Pedro Sacatepéquez | |
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San Juan Ostuncalco, Quetzaltenango Department municipality | ||
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| El Quetzal and La Reforma |
See also
In Spanish: San Cristóbal Cucho para niños
