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Jutiapa | |
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Municipality | |
Motto: Birthplace of the Sun | |
Coordinates: 14°16′58″N89°53′33″W / 14.28278°N 89.89250°W | |
Country | Guatemala |
Department | Jutiapa |
Government | |
• Mayor | Basil Lamb (2013-2016) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 610 km2 (240 sq mi) |
Elevation | 895 m (2,936 ft) |
Population (census 2018) [1] | |
• Municipality | 145,880 |
• Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
• Urban | 145,880 |
Time zone | GMT-6 |
Climate | Aw |
Website | Official website |
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Local crafts include candles (both tallow and paraffin type); woven hats and other palm products; leather saddles, belts and riding gear; and traditional ceramics. [4]
Its population as of 2023 is 168,787. [5]
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