Sipacate
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| Sipacate | |
|---|---|
  Sipacate | |
| Coordinates: 13°56′0″N 91°09′0″W / 13.93333°N 91.15000°WCoordinates: 13°56′0″N 91°09′0″W / 13.93333°N 91.15000°W | |
| Country |
 Guatemala |
| Department | Escuintla Department |
| Municipality | La Gomera |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,823 (estimate) |
Sipacate is a resort town on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, in Escuintla Department about 22 miles (36 km) west of Puerto San José. It is promoted as a venue for surfing. Being roughly in the center of the Guatemalan coastline, it is used as a breakpoint for storm warnings. The Sipicate-Naranjo National Park is located east of the town.
Notable people
- Tránsito Montepeque - Guatemalan international football player
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