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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
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
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
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
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
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
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