Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mazatenango
Municipality
From the top: Kiosk in the park, Streets in Mazatenango, Municipal Palace, Church, Stadium and Panoramic view at sunset.
Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez Location in Guatemala
Country	Guatemala
Department	Suchitepéquez
Area
• Municipality	86 sq mi (223 km2)
Elevation	1,227 ft (374 m)
Population  (2018 census)
• Municipality	77,431
• Density	899.3/sq mi (347.2/km2)
• Urban	77,431
Climate	Am

Mazatenango is a city with a population of 77,431 (as of 2018) and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It is the capital of Suchitepéquez department, and is located 165 km from Guatemala City.

It lies significantly lower in elevation than Guatemala City or Quetzaltenango, as it sits on the coastal plain leading to the Pacific Ocean. The climate is hotter and more humid than that of the other cities in higher elevations..

Carnival

During the month of February, an eight-day Carnival Feast takes place in the city, with food, music, parades, and games.

Arts and crafts

Mazatenango is a major producer of gold, silver, tile, fabric, and furniture. It's also a major commercial centre for the economy. This region provides many of the products tourists buy at the markets. Goods are shipped to other cities via the Pacific Coast Highway which runs through the city.

Sports

Mazatenango is home to Guatemala's top division football side CD Suchitepéquez. The team plays its home fixtures at Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo in the Santa Cristina neighborhood.

Language

Spanish and Kich’e are spoken in Mazatenango.