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Sierra de Chinajá

The Sierra de Chinajá is a low karstic mountain range in Guatemala. It is situated in the north of the department of Alta Verapaz and covers an area of approximately 135 km2 (52 sq mi).[1]<-- 2023-02-27: Google search of the title did not provide any hits of the PDF --> Its highest peak has an altitude of 838 m (2,749 ft).

Sierra de Chinajá
Sierra de Chinajá
Highest point
Elevation838 m (2,749 ft)
Coordinates15°58′23″N 90°12′36″W / 15.973129°N 90.210114°W / 15.973129; -90.210114
Dimensions
Length20 km (12 mi) northwest to southeast
Width4 km (2.5 mi)
Area135 km2 (52 sq mi)
Geography
CountryGuatemala
DepartmentAlta Verapaz
MunicipalityChisec
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic (Cretaceous)
Type of rockKarstic

The mountain range is isolated from other ranges and forms the last major topographic landform between the highlands of the Sierra de Chamá and the lowland plains of Petén.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Bonham, Curan A. (2001). "Biodiversity and Conservation of Sierra de Chinajá: A Rapid Assessment of Biophysical, Socioeconomic, and Management Factors in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala" (PDF). Cornell University.[permanent dead link]

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