Siquinalá

Siquinalá is a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. The population is approximately 23,000. The municipality is 81 km from Guatemala City, situated between the municipalities of Escuintla, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, and La Democracia, linked to Siquinalá by road, which continues to the sea at Sipacate, in the municipality of La Gomera.

The town holds an annual festival on November 25, in honor of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Santa Catalina de Alejandria), which includes the election of a festival queen, games, sports, singing, and a fair.

Coordinates: 14°18′N 90°58′W / 14.300°N 90.967°W / 14.300; -90.967

Escuintla Department

Capital: Escuintla

Municipalities	Escuintla Guanagazapa Iztapa La Democracia La Gomera Masagua Nueva Concepción Palín San José San Vicente Pacaya Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa Siquinalá Tiquisate

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