San Manuel Chaparrón
San Manuel Chaparrón | |
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| Coordinates: 14°31′N 89°46′W / 14.517°N 89.767°W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Jalapa |
| Area | |
• Total | 49.2 sq mi (127.5 km2) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | |
• Total | 9,239 |
| Climate | Am |
San Manuel Chaparrón (Spanish pronunciation: [san maˈnwel tʃapaˈron]) is a municipality in the Jalapa Department of Guatemala. It covers an area of approximately 127.5 km2 (49.2 sq mi). As per 2023 estimates, it has a population of about 9,239 inhabitants.
History
The name "Chaparrón" is derived from the name of a tree that bore a yellow fruit situated on the banks of the Chaparrón River.[1] The prefix "San Manuel" is the Spanish for Saint Manuel or Saint Emmanuel.[2] The settlement originated from a hacienda, which later became a village called Espinal. The municipality was officially founded by government decree 106 dated 24 November 1873.[1]
Geography
San Manuel Chaparrón is a municipality in the department of Jalapa in Guatemala. It is spread over an area of 127.5 km2 (49.2 sq mi).[3] Recreational areas are located in the villages of La Ventana, La Peña and Agua Tibia in the municipality.[1]
Located at an elevation of 1,379.63 m (4,526.3 ft) above sea level, the municipality has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am). The average annual temperature is 19.55 °C (67.19 °F). The municipality receives an average annual rainfall of 13.57 cm (5.34 in) and has 178.18 average rainy days in a year.[4]
Demographics
San Manuel Chaparrón had an estimated population of 9,239 inhabitants in 2023. The population consisted of 4,511 males and 4,728 females. About 25% of the population was below the age of fourteen, and 8.4% was over the age of 65 years. About 59.8% of the population was classified as rural, and the rest (40.2%) lived in urban areas. Most of the residents (79.5%) were born in the same municipality. The municipality had a literacy rate of 81.1%.[3]
San Manuel Chaparrón has the lowest indigenous population in the department of Jalapa with Ladinos (99.1%) forming the major ethnic group. Spanish (99.5%) was the most spoken language.[1][3] The predominant religion is Catholic, with the annual fair held between 9 and 12 March in commemoration of Saint Emmanuel (San Manuel).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "San Manuel Chaparrón". Deguate (in español). Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "San Manuel". Wisdom Library. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "San Manuel Chaparrón (Municipality, Guatemala)". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "San Manuel Chaparron". Weather and Climate. Retrieved 24 May 2026.