Retalhuleu

Retalhuleu
City
Retalhuleu
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683
Country Guatemala
Department Retalhuleu
Area
  Total 307 sq mi (796 km2)
Elevation 761 ft (232 m)
Population
  Total 40,000
Climate Am

The city of Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈleu]) is in south-western Guatemala. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality.

Retalhuleu stands at about 240 metres above sea level. In 2003 the city had a population of about 40,000 people. Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."

Sports

The local football club is called Juventud Retalteca, who play in the Guatemalan top division.

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