
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chahal, a city in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chahal — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chahal | |
| District / County | Municipio de Chahal | |
| State | Alta Verapaz | |
| Country | Guatemala | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,465 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alta Verapaz | #9 of 14 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Guatemalan Quetzal | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GTQ | |
| Symbol | Q | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +502 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .gt | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 178 | |
| In Feet | 584 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 15.79 | |
| Longitude | -89.61 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.791° N 89.605° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 47' 28" N 89° 36' 19" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 47.47' N 89° 36.31' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alta Verapaz Capital | 90 km West-Southwest of Cobán | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dolores, Belize (48 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Guatemala |
Chahal is a city situated in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, within North America. It falls under Municipio de Chahal, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chahal as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Alta Verapaz
The latitude and longitude of Chahal pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 178 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chahal on the map
Chahal runs on UTC -06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Chahal run on Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ), shown with the symbol Q. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chahal exchange rates
To ring a number in Chahal from outside Guatemala, dial +502 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chahal and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chahal ranks #9 of 14 cities in Alta Verapaz. It lies about 90 km West-Southwest of Cobán, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alta Verapaz market. › Cities near Chahal
Chahal has a recorded population of approximately 7,465 people. That places it #9 of 14 cities with population data in Alta Verapaz. Browse more cities in Alta Verapaz for comparison.
Chahal sits within Municipio de Chahal, is part of Alta Verapaz in Guatemala. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Chahal keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:41 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chahal price in Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), written with the symbol Q. Check live rates on our Chahal currency page.
Chahal is about 90 km West-Southwest of Cobán, the capital of Alta Verapaz. See cities near Chahal for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chahal lands you closest to Dolores, Belize, about 48 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chahal sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.