San Felipe, Retalhuleu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Felipe, Retalhuleu
municipality
Nickname(s):  El Pueblo Champel
Country	Guatemala
Department	Retalhuleu
Municipalidad	San Felipe Retalhuleu
Government
• Type	Municipal
Area
• Land	43 km2 (17 sq mi)
Elevation	614 m (2,014 ft)
Population  (2018 census)
• municipality	24,446
• Density	568/km2 (1,470/sq mi)
• Urban	17,360
Climate	Am

San Felipe is a town, with a population of 17,360 (2018 census), and a municipality in Retalhuleu Department, situated on the road to Quetzaltenango between El Palmar, Quetzaltenango to the north-west and San Martin Zapotitlan to the south side.

Geography

Geographically, the municipality of San Felipe, Retalhuleu comprises the northern tip of the department of Retalhuleu (borders to the west with department of Quetzaltenango and to the east with the Suchitepéquez Department). Of the population, many people live in the rural areas, namely Canton Francisco Vela, Canton Tierra Colorada and Aldea El Palmarcito among others.

Barrios

1. El Centro
2. La Linterna
3. La Llovizna
4. La Piedad 1
5. La Piedad 2
6. Camilo Alvarado
7. El Jardincito
8. El Campo
9. Colonia El Esfuerzo
10. Colonia Fegua
11. El Condado San Felipe
12. Residenciales La Perla
13. Residenciales La Cachita
14. Residenciales Bella Julia

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