Sacatepéquez
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Sacatepéquez was a city from November 21, 1542 until July 29, 1773 when it was destroyed by the Santa Marta earthquake. Sacatepéquez means grasshill and gave its name to Sacatepéquez Department.
Sacatepéquez and Antigua Guatemala were the two municipalities belonging to the Chimaltenango Department.
On September 12, 1839 the Sacatepéquez Department was created getting its name from the former city. Antigua Guatemala was made the capital.
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