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Barberena, Guatemala

Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Barberena is a mid-size city in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala with a population of 47,093. Elevation: 3,957 ft (1,206 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

47,093 Population 385/sq mi density
3,957 ft Elevation 1,206 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
76.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Barberena

Barberena

Barberena is a town, with a population of 47,093, and a municipality in Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. Filled with local vendors and stores selling American goods, Barberena is a small town typical of the Guatemalan countryside.

People

Population47,093
Density385/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Population47,093
Population Density385 / sq mi
Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Coordinates14.3074°, -90.3616°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSanta Rosa Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.5 inches (1,944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barberena

Barberena is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Santa Rosa Department) with a population of 47,093. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet (1,206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Barberena

Barberena has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 250.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 176.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 239.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.6
Barberena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Guatemala avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Area122.3 sq mi (316.7 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates14.3074°N, 90.3616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,716 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 93 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 88 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 120 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 88 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 101 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 88 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 63 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 82 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 23 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 60 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 77 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 113 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 144 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 39 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 119 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 87 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 63 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 109 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 99 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 201 km
2001 Iris Category 4 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 102 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 129 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 5 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 18 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 27 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 40 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 42 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 45 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 52 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 59 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 59 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 64 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 71 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 75 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 77 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 8.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 14.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 10.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 15.3 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 11.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Barberena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Barberena

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Santa Familia
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Radio Stations near Barberena

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Infinita MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala 90.5 fm, américa MP3
Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala 95.3 fm, español MP3
Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala 101.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Clásica 102.5 Guatemala 102.5 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Red 106.1 Guatemala 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Exa FM Guatemala 101.7 fm, centroamérica MP3
Actitud 100.9 \, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Actitud christian music MP3 128 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Barberena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MURB art museum

Libraries in Barberena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Frrancisco Cuevas0.0
CCC/BCD0.0
Librería Jassmín0.0

Farmers Markets in Barberena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa
Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales
Mercado Municipal Fraijanes

Restaurants in Barberena

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggest

Cafes in Barberena

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Barista
Los Gauchitos

Gas Stations in Barberena

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Texaco
GT #12650482461
GT #12650512362
GT #12657753049
Puma
Scott 77
Scott77
Uno

Banks in Barberena

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banco de Antigua
Banco Industrial

Stadiums & Teams in Barberena

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barberena

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Barberena

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barberena

What is the population of Barberena?

Barberena has a population of 47,093 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 122.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barberena?

Barberena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches.

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