Central America
Guatemala
Quetzaltenango Department

Río Cancojá

Río Cancojá is an intermittent stream in , and has an elevation of 2,323 metres. Río Cancojá is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Salcajá and San Andrés Xecul.

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is a town and municipality in of . is best known for the Church of San Jacinto, founded in 1524, which was the first church built in since it was one of the first places invaded in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.

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is a town, with a population of 15,074, and a municipality in the of .

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is a town, with a population of 31,545, and a municipality in the of , not far from the city of . is situated 6 km west of Río Cancojá.

Río Cancojá

Latitude
14.88211° or 14° 52′ 56″ north
Longitude
-91.45597° or 91° 27′ 22″ west
Elevation
2,323 metres (7,621 feet)
Open location code
766CVGJV+RJ
Geo­Names ID
3599126
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In Other Languages

“Río Cancojá” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Las Chilcas and Churruchique.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Volcán Coxliquel and Sitio Arqueológico Chujatziquín.

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