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Cajolá, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Cajolá is a small town in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 2,927. Elevation: 8,205 ft (2,501 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cajolá
Cajolá is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. In 2023, the municipality of Cajolá had a population of 19,547, 8,776 males to 10,771 females.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,927 |
| Population Density | 544 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,205 ft (2,501 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9221°, -91.6148° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cajolá
Cajolá is a small town in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 2,927. The city sits at an elevation of 8,205 feet (2,501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,205 ft (2,501 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9221°N, 91.6148°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 50 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 108 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 17 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 20 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 58 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 92 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 155 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Cajolá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Cajolá
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUELA 25 DE JUNIO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cajolá
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cajolá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Cajolá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cajolá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Gas Stations in Cajolá
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cajolá
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cajolá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cajolá
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cajolá
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| IGLESIA CATOLICA DE CAJOLA | |
| IGLESIA CATOLICA DE CAJOLA |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cajolá
What is the population of Cajolá?
Cajolá has a population of 2,927 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 544 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cajolá?
Cajolá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.