Antigua Guatemala
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For other uses, see Antigua (disambiguation).
Antigua Guatemala (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtiɣwa ɣwateˈmala]), commonly known as Antigua or La Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala. The city was the capital of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1543 through 1773, with much of its Baroque-influenced architecture and layout dating from that period. These characteristics had it designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Antigua Guatemala serves as the capital of the homonymous municipality and the Sacatepéquez Department.
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Antigua Guatemala | |
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City | |
Nickname: La Antigua or Antigua Guatemala | |
Coordinates: 14°33′27″N 90°44′00″W | |
Country | Guatemala |
Department | Sacatepéquez |
Government | |
• Type | municipal |
• Mayor | Víctor Hugo del Pozo |
Elevation | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
Population (2018 census)[2] | |
• Total | 46,054 |
Climate | Cwb |
Website | http://muniantigua.gob.gt/ |
Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, iv |
Reference | 65 |
Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
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