San Juan Chamelco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Juan Chamelco
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Municipality
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 San Juan Chamelco
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Alta Verapaz |
| Municipality | San Juan Chamelco |
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| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 228 km2 (88 sq mi) |
| Population
(2023)
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| • Municipality | 64,144 |
| • Density | 281.3/km2 (728.6/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 13,264 |
| • Rural | 44,192 |
| • Ethnicities | Q'eqchi' Ladino |
| • Religions | Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya |
| Climate | Cfb |
San Juan Chamelco is a town and a municipality in Guatemala. It is located in the Alta Verapaz region. This area is known for its beautiful mountains, thick forests, and flowing rivers. San Juan Chamelco sits high up, about 1,350 meters above sea level.
The municipality covers an area of 228 square kilometers. In 2023, about 64,144 people lived in the municipality. The town of San Juan Chamelco itself had about 13,264 residents in 2018. The town celebrates its annual festival on June 24.
Climate
San Juan Chamelco has a temperate climate. This means it usually has mild temperatures, not too hot and not too cold. The climate is classified as Cfb using the Köppen climate classification system. This type of climate is also known as an oceanic climate. It means the area gets rain throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
22.4 (72.3) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.8 (64.0) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.3 (50.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
13.3 (55.9) |
14.6 (58.3) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.2 (59.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.1 (57.4) |
12.8 (55.0) |
11.6 (52.9) |
13.3 (56.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 105 (4.1) |
72 (2.8) |
91 (3.6) |
83 (3.3) |
158 (6.2) |
286 (11.3) |
254 (10.0) |
240 (9.4) |
300 (11.8) |
283 (11.1) |
193 (7.6) |
116 (4.6) |
2,181 (85.8) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
People and Culture
The people living in San Juan Chamelco come from different backgrounds. Most residents are from the Q'eqchi' ethnic group, which is a Maya group. There are also many Ladino people, who are of mixed Indigenous and European heritage.
Population Details
In 2023, the population of San Juan Chamelco was almost evenly split between males and females. There were slightly more females (32,441) than males (31,703).
The population is quite young. In 2023, over 21,700 people were aged 0-14 years. The largest age group was 15-64 years, with over 39,300 people. Only about 3,000 people were 65 years or older.
Most people in San Juan Chamelco were born in the same municipality. In 2018, about 51,260 people were born there. A smaller number, around 5,558 people, were born in other parts of Guatemala.
Languages Spoken
The main language spoken in San Juan Chamelco is Q'eqchi'. In 2018, about 43,354 people spoke Q'eqchi' as their mother tongue. Spanish is also widely spoken, with about 7,510 people speaking it as their first language. Some people also speak other Indigenous languages like K'iche', Mam, and Kaqchikel.
Education
Education is important in San Juan Chamelco. In 2018, about 33,150 people aged 7 and older could read and write. This means they were considered literate.
Economy
The economy of San Juan Chamelco mainly relies on farming.
- Agriculture is a very important activity. Farmers grow several key crops:
- Coffee
- Corn
- Beans
Besides farming, people in San Juan Chamelco also create traditional crafts. These artisan activities are an important part of the local economy. The Central Square Market is a place where people can buy and sell goods.
See also
In Spanish: San Juan Chamelco para niños
