Parraxacán

Parraxacán is a locality in , and has an elevation of 2,490 metres. Parraxacán is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riscos de Momostenango National Park and San Bartolo.

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is a protected natural area in the of . The park is known for its natural rock formations, called hoodoos, carved by wind and rain erosion over a period of millennia.

Village
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is a municipality in the of . It is north of and west of . This hilly region is situated in rugged highlands. is situated 6 km north of Parraxacán.

Town
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is a town, with a population of 38,995, and a municipality in the department of . The municipality includes the villages or aldeas of: Chivarreto, Chirrenox, Pabatoc, Paxixil, Rancho de Teja, Pachaj, Sacmixit, San Antonio Sija, Saquicol Chiquito, and Tacajalbé. is situated 10 km south of Parraxacán.

Parraxacán

Latitude
15.03141° or 15° 1′ 53″ north
Longitude
-91.4424° or 91° 26′ 33″ west
Elevation
2,490 metres (8,169 feet)
Open location code
767C2HJ5+H2
Geo­Names ID
11478295
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In Other Languages

“Parraxacán” goes by many names.

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