Retalhuleu Department

Retalhuleu Department
Departmento de Retalhuleu
Counterclockwise from top: Palacio Departamental Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu Central Park, Xetulul, Takalik Abaj, Xocomil & rubber farms
Counterclockwise from top: Palacio Departamental Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu Central Park, Xetulul, Takalik Abaj, Xocomil & rubber farms
Flag of Retalhuleu Department
Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu
Country Guatemala
CapitalRetalhuleu
Municipalities9
Government
 • TypeDepartmental
Area
 • Department of Guatemala1,856 km2 (717 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Department of Guatemala326,828
 • Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
 • Urban
187,401
 • Religions
Roman Catholicism Evangelicalism Maya
Time zoneUTC-6
Websitegobernacionretalhuleu.gob.gt (in Spanish)

Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈlew]) is a department located in the south-west of Guatemala, extending from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean coast. It has an area of 1856 km2. In 2018 the population of the Department of Retalhuleu was 326,828.[1] Its capital, Retalhuleu City, mixes ancient and modern architecture, and it is also known for being a commercial city.

The largest Native American group in the state is the K'iche' (Quiché) Maya people. The department contains a number of Pre-Columbian ruins, including Takalik Abaj, and it also contains numerous amusement parks, the most important and known are Xetulul and Xocomil.

  1. ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Guatemala