Barberena
Barberena is a town, with a population of 47,093 (2018 census), and a municipality in Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. Filled with local vendors and stores selling American goods, Barberena is a small town typical of the Guatemalan countryside.
Barberena | |
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Municipality of Guatemala | |
Barberena Location in Guatemala | |
| Coordinates: 14°19′N 90°22′W | |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Santa Rosa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016–2020) | Víctor Jiménez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89 sq mi (231 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,507 ft (1,069 m) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
| • Total | 58,276 |
| • Density | 650/sq mi (250/km2) |
| Climate | Aw |
Due to its close proximity to many rural communities, Barberena plays a central role in the local economy, especially as a point of exchange for agricultural goods and manufactured products. The crime rate is especially high, as in much of Guatemala.
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