Rabinal

Rabinal
Municipality
Nickname:  Rabinal
Rabinal Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 15°4′4.70″N 90°29′20.50″W / 15.0679722°N 90.4890278°W / 15.0679722; -90.4890278
Country	Guatemala
Department	Baja Verapaz
Founded	1537
Government
• Mayor	Luis Morales (PP)
Area
• Total	336 km2 (130 sq mi)
Population  (2018 census)[1]
• 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),^[2] 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 / 15.0846389; -90.4890278. 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.