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Totonicapán
Municipality
Central park of Totonicapán
Central park of Totonicapán
Nickname(s): 
Toto
Municipality of Totonicapán within the Department of Totonicapán
Municipality of Totonicapán within the Department of Totonicapán
Totonicapán is located in Guatemala
Totonicapán
Totonicapán
Location in Guatemala
Country Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala
Department Bandera Totonicapán.svg Totonicapán
Government
 • Type Municipal
Area
 • Municipality 274 km2 (106 sq mi)
Elevation
2,495 m (8,186 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Municipality 103,952
 • Density 379.4/km2 (982.6/sq mi)
 • Urban
103,952
 • Ethnicities
K'iche' people Ladino
 • Religions
Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya
Climate Cwb

Totonicapán is a city in Guatemala. It is the main city of the Totonicapán department. It also serves as the center for the area around it, called the Municipality of Totonicapán.

History of Totonicapán

Early History and Independence

In 1838, Totonicapán became an independent republic. This new state included the nearby areas of Sololá and Quezaltenango. However, this independent state only lasted for two years. After that, it rejoined the country of Guatemala.

Major Events in Totonicapán

Totonicapán faced a big challenge during the earthquake of April 18, 1902. The city was greatly affected by this natural disaster.

In the past, Totonicapán was also well-known for its hot springs. These are places where warm water comes up from underground.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Totonicapán (municipio) para niños

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