Villa Nueva, Guatemala facts for kids
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Villa Nueva City
Ciudad de Villa Nueva
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Villa Nueva City, Guatemala.
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 Villa Nueva, Guatemala
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
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| Department | Guatemala | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 44 sq mi (114 km2) | |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 618,397 | |
| • Density | 14,050/sq mi (5,425/km2) | |
| Climate | Aw | |
Villa Nueva is a large city in the Guatemala Department of Guatemala. It is located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Guatemala City. In 2018, the city had a population of 618,397 people. This makes it the second-largest city in the Guatemala Department, right after Guatemala City.
Villa Nueva was founded a long time ago, on April 17, 1763. This was even before Guatemala became independent from Spain. The city's economy mainly relies on its many factories. There are about 100 factories that make things like clothes, metal products, and plastics. Farmers in the area also grow rice, fruits, and vegetables. They also produce dairy products.
Some interesting places to visit in Villa Nueva include the Naciones Unidas National Park. There are also several shopping malls, such as Metrocentro and Santa Clara.
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History of Villa Nueva
How Amatitlán Department Was Created
Long ago, in 1839, a leader named Mariano Rivera Paz was the governor of Guatemala. On November 6, 1839, he made an important decision. He declared that Amatitlán and some nearby towns would become their own special area. This area was called an "independent district."
This new district included the cities of Amatitlán, San Cristóbal Palín, Villa Nueva, and San Miguel and Santa Inés Petapa. It also included all the smaller places connected to these towns. This new district would have its own local government. It would also have a local court to make sure justice was served.
Later, in 1866, this district changed its name. It became known as the Amatitlán Department. This change was made by the government of Field Marshall Vicente Cerna y Cerna.
When Amatitlán Department Ended
Many years later, in 1935, another president named General Jorge Ubico made a new rule. On April 29, 1935, he decided to close down the Amatitlán Department. He believed it was better for the country.
His rule said that the Amatitlán Department was officially ended. The cities of Amatitlán, Villa Nueva, San Miguel Petapa, and Villa Canales then became part of the Guatemala Department. The towns of Palín and San Vicente Pacaya joined the Escuintla Department. This change officially started on July 1, 1935.
Climate in Villa Nueva
Villa Nueva has a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate is often called Aw in the Köppen climate system. This means it is generally warm all year. It has a wet season and a dry season.
| Climate data for Villa Nueva | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.2 (77.4) |
26.1 (79.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.5 (81.5) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
26.1 (78.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.4 (66.9) |
19.8 (67.6) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.3 (66.7) |
20.7 (69.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.6 (56.5) |
13.6 (56.5) |
14.5 (58.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.0 (60.8) |
14.8 (58.6) |
13.8 (56.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
3 (0.1) |
5 (0.2) |
26 (1.0) |
126 (5.0) |
253 (10.0) |
217 (8.5) |
182 (7.2) |
244 (9.6) |
130 (5.1) |
16 (0.6) |
5 (0.2) |
1,208 (47.5) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Portrait of Mariano Rivera Paz. He was a governor of Guatemala.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Nueva (Guatemala) para niños
