Sacatepéquez

Sacatepéquez (Spanish pronunciation: [sakateˈpekes]) was a city in Guatemala from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill and gave its name to the department of Sacatepéquez.

Sacatepéquez and Antigua Guatemala were the two municipalities belonging to the department of Chimaltenango.

On September 12, 1839, the department of Sacatepéquez was created, getting its name from the former city. Antigua Guatemala was made the capital.

Sacatepéquez Department

Capital: Antigua Guatemala

Municipalities	Alotenango Antigua Guatemala Ciudad Vieja Jocotenango Magdalena Milpas Altas Pastores San Antonio Aguas Calientes San Bartolomé Milpas Altas San Lucas Sacatepéquez San Miguel Dueñas Santiago Sacatepéquez Santa Catarina Barahona Santa Lucía Milpas Altas Santa María de Jesús Santo Domingo Xenacoj Sumpango

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Sacatepéquez

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