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English: Mixco Viejo Ruins in San Martín Jilotepeque, Castle in Chimaltenango, Iximche Ruins in Tecpan, Madrean pine–oak woodlands in Chimaltenango, Acatenango volcano in Acatenango, Hacienda Real in Tecpan
In addition to the city of Chimaltenango, the department contains the towns of Santa Apolonia (known for its ceramics), San Juan Comalapa, and Patzún (known for its elaborate Corpus Christi celebrations in June). Chimaltenango is also home to the Maya civilization ruins of Iximché and Mixco Viejo, in addition to many smaller sites.
Demographics
As of the 2018 census, the population of Chimaltenango department was 615,776.[1] The majority of the people in the department are of Cakchiquel Maya descent. The department has an area of 1,979 km².
There are several humanitarian aid groups that provide services in Chimaltenango.
