Almolonga, Quetzaltenango
Almolonga | |
|---|---|
Municipality and town | |
| Coordinates: 14°48′44″N 91°29′40″W / 14.81222°N 91.49444°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Admin. division | Quetzaltenango |
| Foundation | before 1524 |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Catarino Eligio Cacatzun Machic |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,251 m (7,385 ft) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 15,724 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Almolonga is a town, with a population of 17,613 (2023 census), and a municipality in the Quetzaltenango Department of Guatemala, located on the road between Ciudad de Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango City) and Zunil. Its population is primarily indigenous, speaking the K'iche' (Quiché) language
The town is known as the "Vegetable Basket of the Americas" (La Hortaliza de las Américas) due to the intense cultivation of vegetables in its vicinity. However, the cultivation relies heavily on pesticides to increase growth and crop size.
Tourist attractions include the nearby thermal baths and Paradise Valley.