Santa María de Jesús
| Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepuequez Santa María de Jesús |
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| Santa María De Jesús, Sacatepequez, Guatemala | |
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 Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepuequez
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| Coordinates: 14°29′36″N 90°42′34″W / 14.49333°N 90.70944°WCoordinates: 14°29′36″N 90°42′34″W / 14.49333°N 90.70944°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Sacatepequez |
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| Fundación | 1816 |
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| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Sotero Chunuj Reyes |
| Elevation | 2,070 m (6,790 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 15,529 |
| Time zone | Central America (UTC-6) |
Santa Maria de Jesus, Sacatepequez, Guatemala is a municipality in the department of Sacatepéquez, near Antigua Guatemala, about 10 km. Located under the slopes of Volcan de Agua. This town has a height of 2,070 meters above sea level. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century carved entry arch. Besides Spanish is spoken in this town Cakchiquel.
[edit] History
It is no mention of it from the sixteenth century. One of the most important activities performed during the Hispanic period in this township was bringing ice to the city of Santiago, which drew from the summit of Volcan de Agua. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century carved entry arch.
[edit] Folklore
Among the folk dances presented in this municipality can mention the dance of "The Deer" and "Micos."
