Los Altos: Map & History
The State of Los Altos, commonly known as Los Altos, was the 6th state of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1838 to 1840 and a short-lived independent republic from 1848 to 1849.
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The State of Los Altos, commonly known as Los Altos, was the 6th state of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1838 to 1840 and a short-lived independent republic from 1848 to 1849. Its capital was Quetzaltenango. Los Altos occupied eight departments in the west of present-day Guatemala as well as the Soconusco region in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
Modern Countries Once Part of Los Altos
At its mapped extent, Los Altos covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Los Altos's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Los Altos: Key Facts
| Capital | Quetzaltenango |
|---|---|
| Currency | Central American Republic real |
| Founded | 2 February 1838 |
| Dissolved | January 1840 |
Facts from Wikidata Q738264 (CC0).
Los Altos: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Los Altos exist?
Los Altos is dated to 1840 CE – 1841 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Los Altos?
The capital of Los Altos was Quetzaltenango.
How large was Los Altos at its peak?
At its peak in 1840 Los Altos covered about 35,593 km².
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