Santa Apolonia
Chiraxaj
Community Life: Chiraxaj is four miles north of the municipal seat of Santa Apolonia and is home to 65 families. The components of its name
09/29/2020
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Chiquex
Community Life: Chiquex is located 2.5 miles from the municipal seat of Santa Apolonia, and is made up of 136 families. Chiquex means “give change,” because
09/29/2020
Chipatá
Community Life: Community Life: Chipatá was founded 50 years ago by 10 Maya Kaqchikel families. Now, the village has grown to 280 families. The community
09/28/2020
Comalapa
Xiquín Sanahí, Comalapa
Xiquín Sanahí is a larger community of 200 families, or about 1,240 people, located four miles north of the municipal seat of Comalapa. In the
09/16/2020
Comalapa
Simajulehu, Comalapa
Simajulehu was founded in 1902 by 6 families, and it has grown to 700 families, or approximately 4,340 residents. The community is located 7.5 miles
09/16/2020
Comalapa
Pavit, Comalapa
Pavit was founded around 1960, 7.5 miles north of the municipal seat of Comalapa. The community is home to 120 families. “Pavit” means “güité” in
09/16/2020