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Sacatepequez

Sacatepéquez is a department in Guatemala. Population estimate 265,500 in 2000. The name Sacatepequez comes from the Pipil Maya dialect meaning "Grassy Hill"

The capital of Sacatepéquez is Antigua Guatemala. Other municipalities include Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala[?], Alotenango, Jocotenango, San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Sumpango, and San Lucas Sacatepéquez.

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