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Revision as of 19:33, 28 February 2023

Retalhuleu Department
Departmento de Retalhuleu
Department of Guatemala
Flag of Retalhuleu Department
Flag
Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu
Country Guatemala
CapitalRetalhuleu
Municipalities9
Government
 • TypeDepartmental
Area
 • Department of Guatemala1,856 km2 (717 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Department of Guatemala326,828
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
 • Urban
187,401
 • Religions
Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya
Time zoneUTC-6
Websitegobernacionretalhuleu.gob.gt (in Spanish)

Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈlew]) is a department located in the south-west of Guatemala, extending from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean coast. It has an area of 1856 km2. In 2018 the population of the Department of Retalhuleu was 326,828.[1] Its capital, Retalhuleu City, mixes ancient and modern architecture, and it is also known for being a commercial city.

The largest Native American group in the state is the K'iche' (Quiché) Maya people. The department contains a number of Pre-Columbian ruins, including Takalik Abaj, and it also contains numerous amusement parks, the most important and known are Xetulul and Xocomil.

Municipalities

The department is divided into nine municipalities:

  1. Champerico
  2. El Asintal
  3. Nuevo San Carlos
  4. Retalhuleu
  5. San Andrés Villa Seca
  6. San Felipe
  7. San Martín Zapotitlán
  8. San Sebastián
  9. Santa Cruz Muluá

Geography

Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).[2]

Climate

Climate data for Retalhuleu
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(87) 		31
(87) 		31
(88) 		32
(89) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(85) 		30
(86) 		29
(85) 		29
(85) 		31
(87) 		31
(87) 		31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 24
(75) 		24
(76) 		26
(78) 		26
(78) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(76) 		24
(75) 		24
(76) 		24
(76) 		24
(76) 		24
(76)
Average precipitation cm (inches) 5.1
(2) 		2.5
(1) 		5.1
(2) 		7.6
(3) 		20
(8) 		36
(14) 		38
(15) 		36
(14) 		46
(18) 		36
(14) 		15
(6) 		5.1
(2) 		250
(99)
Source: Weatherbase [3]

References

  1. ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Guatemala
  2. ^ Climate Summary
  3. ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Retalhuleu, Gtatemala". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on April 24, 2013.

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