Casillas, Guatemala

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Casillas
Casillas

Location in Guatemala

Coordinates: 14°25′N 90°15′W / 14.417°N 90.250°W / 14.417; -90.250
Country Guatemala
Department Santa Rosa
Population
  Total 6,500
Climate Aw

Casillas is a city in the Guatemalan department of Santa Rosa. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The city's population is approximately 6,500 and the spoken language is Spanish.

Nearby villages include El Jute, Minas, Guadalupe, Chapas, San Juan Tapalapa, El Palmar. The nearest town is Nueva Santa Rosa.

The population is mainly Roman Catholic and the city's festivities to honor the "Cristo Negro" take place from January 12 to January 16. The fair consists of many events, including dances, a rodeo, and carnival rides.

Coordinates: 14°25′N 90°15′W / 14.417°N 90.250°W / 14.417; -90.250

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