Sacatepéquez is one of the 22 department

Departments of Guatemala

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Guatemala

Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...

. Population estimate 265,500 in 2000. The name comes from Sacatepéquez

Sacatepéquez

Sacatepéquez was a city in Guatemala from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill and gave its name to the department of Sacatepéquez....

, a city from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill in the Pipil Maya dialect.

The capital of Sacatepéquez is Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches...

. Other important cities include Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2002 Guatemalan Census, the municipality has a total of 25,696 people.Ciudad Vieja was the second colonial capital of the country.- History :...

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Municipalities

1. Alotenango
   Alotenango
   Alotenango is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2002 Guatemalan census, the municipality has a total of 15,848 people. The municipality consists of four wards and is on the Escuintla road...
   
   
2. Antigua Guatemala
3. Ciudad Vieja
   Ciudad Vieja
   Ciudad Vieja is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2002 Guatemalan Census, the municipality has a total of 25,696 people.Ciudad Vieja was the second colonial capital of the country.- History :...
   
   
4. Jocotenango
   Jocotenango
   Jocotenango is a small municipality in the northeast section of Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez, and is situated north of Antigua Guatemala. It has seven zones, two villages, and one hamlet...
   
   
5. Magdalena Milpas Altas
   Magdalena Milpas Altas
   Magdalena Milpas Altas is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez.Location: As of 2004, the population is 9,774.Languages spoken: Spanish, Quiche, Cakchiquel-External links:*...
   
   
6. Pastores
   Pastores
   Pastores is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez....
   
   
7. San Antonio Aguas Calientes
   San Antonio Aguas Calientes
   San Antonio Aguas Calientes is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez.This town is known for its weavers. Mayan women in the area use a backstrap loom to weave traditional patterns. There is a two story market on the square that sells weavings and other crafts. Several of...
   
   
8. San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
   San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
   San Bartolomé Milpas Altas is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez....
   
   
9. San Lucas Sacatepéquez
   San Lucas Sacatepéquez
   San Lucas Sacatepéquez is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez.-See also:Chajoma...
   
   
10. San Miguel Dueñas
    San Miguel Dueñas
    San Miguel Dueñas is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez....
    
    
11. Santiago Sacatepéquez
    Santiago Sacatepéquez
    Santiago Sacatepéquez is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. It is well known for a kite festival held here annually on November 1.-See also:Chajoma...
    
    
12. Santa Catarina Barahona
    Santa Catarina Barahona
    Santa Catarina Barahona is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez....
    
    
13. Santa Lucía Milpas Altas
    Santa Lucía Milpas Altas
    Santa Lucía Milpas Altas is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. Population: Approximately 11,000...
    
    
14. Santa María de Jesús
    Santa María de Jesús
    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...
    
    
15. Santo Domingo Xenacoj
    Santo Domingo Xenacoj
    Santo Domingo Xenacoj is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez....
    
    
16. Sumpango

External links

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