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Quezaltenango, Guatemala: History, Culture & Economy

 
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Quezaltenango

, Guatemala, the country's second largest city and the capital of Quezaltenango department. Quezaltenango is about 70 miles (113 km) west of Guatemala City at an altitude of 7,600 feet (2,316 m) above sea level. Produced here are textiles, flour, shoes, and cigarettes. Grains, coffee, sugarcane, and fruit are grown nearby.

Population: 93,439.