San Pedro Jocopilas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Pedro Jocopilas
Municipality
San Pedro Jocopilas Location in Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	El Quiché
Municipality	San Pedro Jocopilas
Government
• Type	Municipal
Population  (Census 2002)
• Municipality	21,782
• Urban	948
• Ethnicities	K'iche' Ladino
• Religions	Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya
Climate	Cwb

San Pedro Jocopilas is a special kind of town called a municipality. It is located in the country of Guatemala, specifically in the department known as El Quiché. Think of a department like a state or province.

Discovering San Pedro Jocopilas

San Pedro Jocopilas is a vibrant community in the highlands of Guatemala. It's a place where many people from the K'iche' group live. They are one of the largest Maya groups in Guatemala.

People and Culture

The people of San Pedro Jocopilas are mainly K'iche' Maya and Ladino. Ladino usually refers to people who speak Spanish and have a mix of European and Indigenous heritage. The main religions practiced here are Roman Catholicism, Evangelicalism, and traditional Maya beliefs.

Population Facts

According to a census from 2002, about 21,782 people lived in San Pedro Jocopilas. This shows it's a lively place with many families and communities.

Famous People from San Pedro Jocopilas

One very important person from San Pedro Jocopilas is Rigoberta Menchú. She is a Mayan human rights activist. This means she works to protect the basic rights and freedoms of people, especially Indigenous communities. She won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts. This award is given to people who have done amazing things to promote peace in the world.

See also

In Spanish: San Pedro Jocopilas para niños