Totonicapán
Municipality in Guatemala
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Totonicapán is a city in Guatemala. It serves as the capital of the department of Totonicapán and as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of Totonicapán.
Totonicapán | |
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Municipality | |
Central park of Totonicapán | |
| Nickname: Toto | |
 Municipality of Totonicapán within the Department of Totonicapán | |
  Totonicapán | |
| Coordinates: 14°54′39″N 91°21′38″W | |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department |  Totonicapán |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
• Municipality | 274 km2 (106 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
| Population (2018 census)[2] | |
• Municipality | 103,952 |
| • Density | 379/km2 (983/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 103,952 |
| • Ethnicities | K'iche' people Ladino |
| • Religions | Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya |
| Climate | Cwb |
History
In 1820, the city experienced an uprising of indigenous people led by Atanasio Tzul. The rebellion lasted 24 days, and was successfully suppressed by the Spanish.
In 1838 Totonicapán was declared an independent republic, in which the adjoining departments of Sololá and Quezaltenango were included. This state existed for two years, and was then again merged in the republic of Guatemala.[4]
Totonicapán suffered greatly in the earthquake of April 18, 1902.[4]
Historically, Totonicapán was known for its hot springs.[5]
Municipal Theater of Totonicapán
Central plaza in Totonicapán
Municipal building of Totonicapán
