Retalhuleu

Retalhuleu
City
Retalhuleu

Location in Guatemala

Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683
Country Guatemala
Department Retalhuleu
Population
  Total 40,000
Climate Am

The city of Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈleu]) is in south-western Guatemala. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality.

Retalhuleu stands at about 240 metres above sea level. In 2003 the city had a population of about 40,000 people. Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."

Sports

The local football club is called Juventud Retalteca, who play in the Guatemalan top division.

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