Zacapa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zacapa
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 Zacapa
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
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| Department | .png){kind=small} Zacapa |
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| Municipality | Zacapa | |
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| • Type | Municipal | |
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| • Municipality | 397 km2 (153 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 60,424 | |
| • Density | 152/km2 (390/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 60,370 | |
| • Ethnicities | Ladinos | |
| • Religions | Catholicism Evangelicalism |
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| Climate | BSh | |
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Zacapa (Spanish pronunciation: [saˈkapa]) is a city and a municipality in Guatemala. It is the capital city of the Zacapa Department. This city is located about 112 kilometers (70 miles) from Guatemala City, which is the country's capital. Zacapa is known for its warm climate and friendly people.
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What's in the Name?
The name Zacapa has an interesting history. A historian and poet named Francisco Antonio De Fuentes Y Guzmán wrote about it. He said the name comes from the Nahuatl language.
The word Zacatl means "grass" or "weed." The word apan means "in the river." So, when you put them together, Zacapa means "on the river of grass."
Sports in Zacapa
Zacapa has its own football (soccer) team called Deportivo Zacapa. They play in Guatemala's top football league. Their home games are played at the Estadio David Ordoñez Bardales. The team's mascot is a Gallo, which means "rooster" in Spanish.
Geography and Climate
Zacapa is located at coordinates 14°58′N 89°32′W. The city sits at an elevation of about 120 meters (394 feet) above sea level. The total area of the municipality is 397 square kilometers (153 square miles).
The climate in Zacapa is described as a hot semi-arid climate. This means it is generally warm and dry for most of the year.
People of Zacapa
According to the 2018 census, Zacapa has a population of over 60,000 people. Most of the people living here are Ladinos.
When it comes to religions, the main ones practiced are Catholicism and Evangelicalism.
Local Government
Zacapa is a municipality, which means it has its own local government. The main leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Zacapa is Julio Sanchez.
See also
In Spanish: Zacapa (ciudad) para niños
