Coban (Cobán), Alta Verapaz

Coban: municipality and capital of Alta Verapaz Department, Guatemala

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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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Official website of Cobán

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