Rabinal
Rabinal | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| Nickname: Rabinal | |
| Coordinates: 15°4′4.70″N 90°29′20.50″W / 15.0679722°N 90.4890278°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Baja Verapaz |
| Founded | 1537 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis Morales (PP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 336 km2 (130 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 40,797 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | Official Website of the Municipality of Rabinal |
Rabinal is a small town, with a population of 15,157 (2018 census), located in the Guatemalan department of Baja Verapaz, at 15°5′4.70″N 90°29′20.50″W / 15.0846389°N 90.4890278°W. It serves as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The municipality covers an area of 336 km2 with a population of 40,797 (2018 census). The local people are predominantly Achi Maya Native Americans who speak the Achi Maya language.