Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango

Coatepeque (Spanish pronunciation: [koateˈpeke]) also known as Village of gardenias is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. According to the 2018 census, the town of Coatepeque had a population of 37,330.

Coatepeque
Municipality and town
Coatepeque
Coatepeque
Coordinates: 14°42′N 91°52′W
Country Guatemala
Department Quetzaltenango
Area
  Total164 sq mi (426 km2)
Elevation
1,634 ft (498 m)
Population
 (2018 census)
  Total105,415
  Density640/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Central Time)
ClimateAm

Coatepeque sits near the Suchiate River and is a transportation center on the Pacific Coast Highway.

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