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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Panabajal, Comalapa

Panabajal is a village of 970 families, or approximately 6,110 people. The community was founded in 1925 by 4 families. It is located 5 miles