Chiquimula

Guatemala
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Also known as: Chiquimula de la Sierra
Also called:
Chiquimula de la Sierra

Chiquimula, town, southeastern Guatemala. It lies along the San José River in the central highlands, 1,378 feet (424 metres) above sea level. Founded during the colonial era, it has sustained much earthquake damage, particularly in 1765 and 1773. Ruins of its colonial church remain. Chiquimula is now a market centre for an agricultural hinterland that also supports mining activities. Most of the inhabitants of the surrounding area are Ladino farmers cultivating corn (maize), wheat, beans, and fodder grasses and raising livestock in the higher elevations. At lower elevations coffee, sugarcane, bananas, tobacco, and rice are grown. Chiquimula is 125 miles ...(100 of 121 words)