Pachalúm is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché.

Pachalúm had been a village in the municipality of Joyabaj, but was recognized as separate municipality in 1986.

History

The name «Pachalum» originated from the Pachecas' game which men practiced under the shadow of a "Chalum" tree during the early years of the 20th century.

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|+División administrativa de Pachalúm

| Northeast = Baja Verapaz Department

| Southwest = Chimaltenango Department

| West = Joyabaj, El Quiché Department municipality

| Northwest = Joyabaj, El Quiché Department municipality

Municipal government and infrastructure

The first elections ever held in Pachalúm resulted in victory of Vicente de la Roca in 1986, but his term was not that effective due to the lack of experience on managing a municipality; the next mayor was Rafael Elías who focused on the area development. Afterwards, teach Reynabel Estrada Roca was elected, serving for three terms.

See also

  • El Quiché Department

References

  • Municipalidad de Pachalúm