Retalhuleu

Retalhuleu
City
Retalhuleu Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683Coordinates: 14°32′N 91°41′W / 14.533°N 91.683°W / 14.533; -91.683
Country	Guatemala
Department	Retalhuleu
Population
• Total	40,000
Climate	Am

The city of Retalhuleu (Spanish pronunciation: [retaluˈleu]) is in south-western Guatemala. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality.

Retalhuleu stands at about 240 metres above sea level. In 2003 the city had a population of about 40,000 people. Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."

Sports

The local football club is called Juventud Retalteca, who play in the Guatemalan top division.

Landmarks

• Map of Retalhulehu

Retalhuleu Department Capital: Retalhuleu Municipalities Champerico El Asintal Nuevo San Carlos Retalhuleu San Andrés Villa Seca San Felipe San Martín Zapotitlán San Sebastián Santa Cruz Muluá