Fun facts about Escuintla
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The name Escuintla means 'place of dogs' or 'near the dogs' in Nahuatl.
Escuintla
Guatemala
Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.
From the “Etymology” section
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Escuintla used to be an important stop for trains going to Puerto San José until 2007.
Escuintla
Guatemala
Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.
From the “History” section
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Escuintla produces about 43 percent of the gross domestic product of Guatemala.
Escuintla
Guatemala
Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.
From the “Economy” section
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The city of Escuintla consists of 2 villages and 12 surrounding communities.
Escuintla
Guatemala
Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.
From the “Geography” section
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Juventud Escuintleca football club plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Muñoz Gálvez.
Escuintla
Guatemala
Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.
From the “Sports” section
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