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Quetzaltenango

Municipality in Guatemala
Quetzaltenango is a city in Guatemala’s western highlands. It’s set against a backdrop of volcanoes, including towering Santa María with its active Santiaguito lava dome. Overlooking Central America Park, Espiritú Santo Cathedral has a baroque...
Elevation: 7,644′
Population: 180,706 (2018)
Nickname: Xela
Climate: Oceanic climate: subtropical highland variety (Cwb)
Demonym: Quetzalteca/o
Department: Quetzaltenango
Spanish Foundation: May 15, 1524