Central America
Guatemala
Quiché Department

Chemalá

Chemalá is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,921 metres. Chemalá is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Maria Nebaj and Acul.

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is a small town in Quiche, Guatemala. A pre-Columbian Mayan archeological site is nearby and the town, and the area around it, is known for its Mayan culture, its many ranches, and excellent hiking opportunities.

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is a town in the in . It is located just north but out of view from the town of Nebaj. The town was destroyed and much of its population brutally massacred by the National Army in the Guatemalan Civil War, but was later rebuilt in 1983 by the Government of Guatemala as a model town for other settlements similarly affected by the violence of the Civil War. is situated 4 km southwest of Chemalá.

Chemalá

Latitude
15.43234° or 15° 25′ 56″ north
Longitude
-91.16034° or 91° 9′ 37″ west
Elevation
1,921 metres (6,302 feet)
Open location code
767CCRJQ+WV
Geo­Names ID
11483082
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