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The Spanish crown focused on the Catholic indoctrination of the natives after the conquest.
Amatitlán
Guatemala
Amatitlán is a town, with a population of 98,176, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
From the “History” section
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In 1754, the Order of Preachers had to transfer all of their doctrines and convents to the secular clergy.
Amatitlán
Guatemala
Amatitlán is a town, with a population of 98,176, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
From the “History” section
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Amatitlán was producing upwards of 5,000 bales of cochineal as of 1850.
Amatitlán
Guatemala
Amatitlán is a town, with a population of 98,176, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
From the “Economy” section
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Amatitlán has the largest duty-free zone in Guatemala.
Amatitlán
Guatemala
Amatitlán is a town, with a population of 98,176, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
From the “Economy” section
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Amatitlán has a tropical climate (Köppen: Aw).
Amatitlán
Guatemala
Amatitlán is a town, with a population of 98,176, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
From the “Climate” section
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