Génova is a municipality located in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. It is situated within the western highlands region of the country, an area known for its mountainous terrain and indigenous Maya populations.
As a municipality in Quetzaltenango, Génova is part of a department that serves as an important cultural and economic center in Guatemala's highlands. The municipality maintains the typical administrative structure of Guatemalan municipalities, with a municipal seat serving the local population.