Villa Canales
| Villa Canales | |
|---|---|
  Villa Canales Location in Guatemala | |
| Coordinates: 14°29′0″N 90°32′0″W / 14.48333°N 90.53333°WCoordinates: 14°29′0″N 90°32′0″W / 14.48333°N 90.53333°W | |
| Country |
 Guatemala |
| Department | Guatemala |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erick Pocasangre (UNE) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 77,638 |
| Climate | Aw |
Villa Canales is a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala, situated 22 km south of Guatemala City. As of the 2002 census, the city had a population of 77,638,[1] making it the eighth largest city in Guatemala.
History
Due to a government decision, Pueblo Viejo Petapa became a municipality on June 3, 1912. Afterwards, its name changed to San Joaquin Villa Canales and later shortened to Villa Canales.
Economy
The Pacaya Volcano, responsible for much of the agriculture of Villa Canales
The economy of Villa Canales is based around coffee, sugercane, and pineapple. The city is the largest producer of pineapple in the nation, due to the nearby Pacaya Volcano which fertilizes the soil. Due to rapid growth and development, it has become one of the main municipalities of the department.
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