Coban (Cobán), Alta Verapaz
Coban: municipality and capital of Alta Verapaz Department, Guatemala
About
Quick Facts about Cobán
| Population | 53,375 |
| Country | Guatemala |
| State | Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) |
| County | Municipio de Cobán |
| Postal code | 16001 |
| Phone Area Codes | 502 |
| Area | 2132 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 15.4708,-90.3708 |
| Patron saint | Saint Dominic |
| Altitude | 4,331 feet / 1320 meters |
| Capital city | Cobán is capital of Alta Verapaz Department |
| Establishment | August 14, 1543 (482 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 17:29:22 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Cobán is located at 15°28'15"N 90°22'15"W (15.4708300, -90.3708300). It has 2 neighbors: Santa Cruz Verapaz and Chisec.
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