Sayaxché
| Sayaxché | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Ferry across Río de la Pasión in Sayaxché | |
  Sayaxché | |
| Coordinates: 16°31′N 90°11′W / 16.517°N 90.183°WCoordinates: 16°31′N 90°11′W / 16.517°N 90.183°W | |
| Country |
 Guatemala |
| Department |
.png){kind=small} El Petén |
| Found | 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.752 km2 (1.449 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 47,693 |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | http://www.inforpressca.com/sayaxche/ |
Sayaxché (Spanish pronunciation: [saʝaʃˈtʃe]) is a municipality in the El Petén department of Guatemala, on the Río La Pasión river. In 2000, it had 47,693 inhabitants.
The city was founded in 1874 to provide accommodation for forest workers of Jamet Sastré logging company. It obtain a municipal status in 1929.
El Rosario National Park is located just east of the town. The archaeological sites of Ceibal and Dos Pilas are located within the municipal boundaries.
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