Salamá
Salamá | |
|---|---|
Minerva Temple of Salamá | |
| Coordinates: 15°06′N 90°16′W / 15.100°N 90.267°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Baja Verapaz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016-2020) | Byron Tejeda (PP) |
| Area | |
| 295 sq mi (764 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3,080 ft (940 m) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
| 65,275 | |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (85/km2) |
| • Urban | 65,275 |
| Climate | Aw |
Salamá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Baja Verapaz and it is situated at 940 m above sea level. The municipality of Salamá, for which the city of Salamá serves as the administrative centre, covers a total surface area of 764 km2 with a population of 65,275 inhabitants at the 2018 census.