Siquinalá facts for kids

Siquinalá is a town and a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. A municipality is like a local area with its own government. In 2018, about 18,150 people lived in the town of Siquinalá, and the whole municipality had about 22,968 residents.

Where is Siquinalá Located?

Siquinalá is located about 81 kilometers (around 50 miles) away from Guatemala City, which is the capital of Guatemala. It is nestled between other towns like Escuintla, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, and La Democracia. There's a road that connects Siquinalá to La Democracia, and this road continues all the way to the sea at a place called Sipacate, which is in the municipality of La Gomera.

Fun Facts About Siquinalá

Every year, the town of Siquinalá has a special festival on November 25. This festival honors Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who is also known as Santa Catalina de Alejandria. During the festival, there are many exciting activities. People can enjoy games, sports, and singing. A fun part of the festival is when they choose a "festival queen." There is also a fair with lots of things to see and do!