Amatitlán
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Amatitlán
This article is about the town in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. For the municipality in Veracruz, Mexico, please see Amatitlán (municipality).
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 Amatitlán
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| Coordinates: 14°29′N 90°37′W / 14.483°N 90.617°W | |
| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department | Guatemala Department |
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
Amatitlán is a town in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The main industry of the town during colonial times was the preparation of cochineal. Nowadays, it has the largest duty-free zone in Guatemala, and a lot of maquila (garment assembly) factories, employing thousands of people, mainly women.
The town lies by the side of Lake Amatitlán and it is a popular place for the middle class from Guatemala City to visit on weekends. Typical Guatemalan candy is usually bought by visitors.
Coordinates: 14°29′N 90°37′W / 14.483°N 90.617°W
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