Jutiapa

Jutiapa, city, southeastern Guatemala. It lies on the southern flanks of the central highlands at an elevation of 2,926 feet (892 metres) above sea level. Jutiapa is a commercial and manufacturing centre for the agricultural and pastoral hinterland. Its principal agricultural products are corn (maize) and bean crops. Beef cattle are raised in the surrounding area. The climate is very hot. Jutiapa lies 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Guatemala City. Pop. (2002) 28,100.