San Lorenzo, San Marcos
San Lorenzo | |
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General Justo Rufino Barrios, President of Guatemala from 1873 to 1885, was born in San Lorenzo. | |
| Coordinates: 15°17′N 91°47′W / 15.283°N 91.783°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | San Marcos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016-2020) | José Tema (LIDER) |
| Climate | Cwb |
San Lorenzo (Spanish pronunciation: [san loˈɾenso]) is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It was founded in 1812 year by Spanish families.
This is the birthplace of Justo Rufino Barrios-who served as President of Guatemala from 1873 until his death in 1885 and whose native house has been declared as a National Heritage.