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Pachaj

Community Life: Pachaj was founded 80 years ago. Since then, the village has grown to 50 families. 100 percent of the population are evangelicals and

Cojulyá

Community Life: The village is located almost 2.5 miles from the county seat of Santa Apolonia. It is made up of 80 families. 60 percent

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Chuachun

Community Life: Chuachun is located three miles from the county seat of Santa Apolonia and 28 miles from the departmental (state) capital of Chimaltenango. The

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Chuacacay

Community Life: Chuacacay is located three miles from the county seat of Santa Apolonia and 28 miles from the departmental (state) capital of Chimaltenango. The

Choantonio

Community Life: Choantonio was founded 65 years ago by three Maya Kaqchikel families. Since then, the village has grown to 118 families. The community grew

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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

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

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