Retalhuleu (department)
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| Department | Retalhuleu | |
| Capital | Retalhuleu | |
| Municipalities | 9 | |
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| • Type | Departmental | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,856 km2 (717 sq mi) | |
| Population (Census 2002) | ||
| • Total | 241,411 | |
| • Religions | Roman Catholicism, Evangelicalism, Maya | |
| Time zone | -6 | |
Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈleu]) 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 2002 the population of the Department of Retalhuleu was 241,411. The capital is the city of Retalhuleu.
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 San Juan Noj.
The Department is divided into nine municipalities:
Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).
Coordinates: 14°32′07″N 91°40′42″W / 14.5353°N 91.6783°W
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