Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu | |
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Municipality and city | |
  Retalhuleu Location in Guatemala | |
| Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°WCoordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W | |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Retalhuleu |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and city | 305 sq mi (791 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population (2018 census)[1] | |
| • Municipality and city | 90,505 |
| • Density | 300/sq mi (110/km2) |
| • Urban | 90,505 |
| Climate | Am |
The city of Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈlew]) is situated in south-western Guatemala. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality.
Retalhuleu stands at about 240 metres above sea level. The city has a population of 90,505 (2018 census).[2] Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."
Brief history[]
On August 7 and 8, 2021, Retalhuleu was severely affected by rain, which lasted for 36 hours and caused landslides, floods and other damages to Retalhuleu and other Guatemalan cities.[3] (in Spanish)
Sports[]
The local football club is called Juventud Retalteca, who play in the Guatemalan top division.
Landmarks[]
References[]
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments and municipalities in Guatemala
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & towns in Guatemala
- ^ https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/lluvia-del-fin-de-semana-deja-danos-en-provincia-retalhuleu-y-zacapa-son-de-los-mas-afectados-breaking/
External links[]
Retalhuleu travel guide from Wikivoyage
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