Santa Cruz Barillas
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Santa Cruz Barillas
Yalmotx | |
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Municipality | |
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department | Huehuetenango Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 453 sq mi (1,174 km2) |
| Population (2018 census)[1] | |
• Total | 100,849 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (86/km2) |
Santa Cruz Barillas (also known as Yalmotx in Qʼanjobʼal) is a town, with a population of 17,166 (2018 census),[2] and a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 1450 metres above sea level. It covers a terrain of 1,174 km2. The annual festival is April 29-May 4.
