Comapa | |
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Coordinates: 14°07′N89°55′W / 14.117°N 89.917°W | |
Country | Guatemala |
Department | Jutiapa |
Population | |
• Estimate (2018 projection) [1] | 31,784 |
Climate | Aw |
Comapa is a municipality in the department of Jutiapa in southeastern Guatemala. Its population as of 2023 is 37,572. [2]
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