San Cristóbal Cucho is a town and municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala.It was found on 11 October 1825. It was annexed to San Pedro Sacatepéquez, in 1935, but it was named a municipality again on 12 July 1945.
History
The region was discovered by the Spaniards in the 16th century; soldiers under captain Juan de Dios y Cardona's command found the place. Before that, it had been populated by Mam people. After the arrival of the Spaniards, it was established as an Indian reduction and eventually raised to a municipality on 11 October 1811, and named "San Cristóbal Cucho". It is located to the south of San Marcos Department municipal capital. == Population ==
Population
As of 2009, San Cristóbal Cucho had 19.443 inhabitants and almost 4.000 home; it has 56 km2 and sits 2730 m above sea level. == Economy ==
Economy
Economic activity is mostly geared to agriculture, cattle, and commerce. == Political division ==
Political division
The municipality has one town, five villages, seven settlements and four rural settlements (Spanish:cantones). ==Climate==
Climate
San Cristóbal Cucho has 60% relative humidity on average and temperate climate (Köppen:Cwb). {{Weather box ==Geographic location==