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Chijacinto, Tecpán

Chijacinto is a village of 80 families, or approximately 504 people. The community was founded in 1893 by 6 families. It is located 22.5 miles

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Vista Hermosa

Community Life: Vista Hermosa is located 22 miles from the municipal seat of Tecpán, Chimaltenango, and is made up of 65 families. “Vista Hermosa” means

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San Vicente

Community Life:  San Vicente is a village located 10 miles from the municipal seat of Tecpán, with a population of 87 families. It was founded

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Xecoxol, Tecpán

Located 11 miles from the municipal seat in the northern part of Tecpán, Xecoxol was founded around 1920 and is home to 415 families. The

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Palima, Tecpán

Palima was founded around 1960 and currently is home to 90 families. The community is located 16 miles from the municipal seat in the northern

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Palamá, Tecpán

Located in the northern part of Tecpán, Palamá is a relatively large community with a population of 1,752 people. It was founded in 1908 and

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Chajalajyá, Tecpán

The name “Chajalajyá” means “fall of thin ice” in the Kaqchikel language, because it is in a cold area and frosts were common in the

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Xiquin Juyú, Tecpán

In the Kaqchikel language, “Xiquin Juyú” means “at the edge of the hill.” The community is located about 4.5 miles east of the municipal seat

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Chuachalí, Tecpán

Chuachalí is a village of 75 families, or approximately 488 people. The community was founded in 1926 by just a few families. It is located