Jalapa Department
Jalapa Department
Departmento de Jalapa | |
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From the top: Catholic Temple, Acoustic Shell, Municipality and Panoramic View. | |
Jalapa | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Capital | Jalapa |
| Municipalities | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Departmental |
| Area | |
| 2,063 km2 (797 sq mi) | |
| Population (2018) | |
| 380,612 | |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 216,075 |
| Demonym | Jalapeño |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
Jalapa is a department of Guatemala. It is located in the south east of the country with the seat and capital at the city of Jalapa. The department incorporates seven municipalities. Spread over an area of 2,063 km2 (797 sq mi), it had a population of 380,612 individuals in 2018.