San Miguel Dueñas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Miguel Dueñas
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Municipality
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Sacatepéquez |
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| • Municipality | 45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality | 12,696 |
| • Density | 280.3/km2 (725.9/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 10,892 |
San Miguel Dueñas is a town and a special area called a municipality in the country of Guatemala. It is located in the department of Sacatepéquez.
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What is San Miguel Dueñas?
San Miguel Dueñas is a lively place in Guatemala. It is known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough in other countries. It includes the main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it.
Where is San Miguel Dueñas located?
This town is found in the beautiful country of Guatemala, which is in Central America. Specifically, it's part of the Sacatepéquez Department. Think of a department as a large region or state within a country. Sacatepéquez is famous for its stunning volcanoes and rich history. San Miguel Dueñas is located not too far from Antigua Guatemala, a very old and famous city.
How many people live there?
According to a count done in 2018, about 12,696 people call San Miguel Dueñas home. Most of these people, around 10,892, live in the main town area. The rest live in the surrounding rural parts of the municipality. The total area of the municipality is about 45.3 square kilometers. This means it's a fairly small but busy place.
What is a municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It usually has a main town or city and the smaller communities or countryside around it. The people who live in a municipality elect leaders to make decisions for their area. These decisions can be about things like local roads, schools, and public services.
What is a department?
In Guatemala, a department is a major division of the country, similar to a state or province. Guatemala has 22 departments. Each department has its own capital city and helps manage the region. Sacatepéquez is one of these departments, and San Miguel Dueñas is one of its municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: San Miguel Dueñas para niños
