Sumpango, Sacatepéquez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sumpango
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Sumpango Giant Kite Festival
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 Sumpango, Sacatepéquez
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
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| Department | Sacatepéquez Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km2) | |
| Elevation | 6,200 ft (1,900 m) | |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 37,206 | |
| • Density | 1,564.3/sq mi (604.0/km2) | |
| Climate | Cwb | |
Sumpango is a town and a municipality in Guatemala. It is located in the Sacatepéquez Department. A municipality is like a local government area. In 2018, about 37,206 people lived there.
Sumpango is known for its amazing Giant Kite Festival. This special event happens every year.
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What is Sumpango?
Sumpango is a town in the country of Guatemala. It is part of the Sacatepéquez Department. This department is like a state or province. The town sits high up, about 1,900 meters (6,234 feet) above sea level.
The area of Sumpango is about 61.6 square kilometers. This is roughly 23.8 square miles.
Giant Kite Festival
What is the Giant Kite Festival?
Sumpango is famous for its "Giant Kite Festival." This exciting event takes place every year on November 1st. People from Sumpango and visitors gather at the football field. This field is near the town's cemetery.
How do people celebrate?
The main event is a giant kite contest. People spend many months making their kites. These kites are often huge and very colorful. They are judged on how creative they are. They are also judged on how long they can fly in the sky.
Why is this festival important?
This kite contest has been a tradition for hundreds of years. It is now recognized as a "Cultural Good of Guatemala." This means it is a very important part of the country's culture. A former president, Óscar Berger Perdomo, even gave it a special award.
Climate in Sumpango
What kind of weather does Sumpango have?
Sumpango has a special type of weather called a "subtropical highland climate." This means it's usually mild, not too hot or too cold. It also has wet and dry seasons.
Average temperatures and rainfall
The average temperature in Sumpango is around 17 degrees Celsius (63 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are April and May. The coolest months are December and January.
Sumpango gets a lot of rain, especially from May to October. The driest months are from December to March.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.1 (70.0) |
22.2 (72.0) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.3 (72.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.0 (62.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.3 (48.7) |
9.7 (49.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
12.2 (54.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
13.5 (56.3) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
11.6 (52.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6 (0.2) |
5 (0.2) |
4 (0.2) |
38 (1.5) |
122 (4.8) |
276 (10.9) |
221 (8.7) |
205 (8.1) |
260 (10.2) |
138 (5.4) |
36 (1.4) |
7 (0.3) |
1,318 (51.9) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Sumpango Giant Kite Festival
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Shield of Sumpango
See also
In Spanish: Sumpango para niños
