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Champerico, Guatemala
Retalhuleu · Guatemala
Champerico is a small city in Retalhuleu, Guatemala with a population of 9,941. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Champerico
Champerico is a town and municipality in the Retalhuleu department in southwestern Guatemala. It is a popular vacation spot for Guatemalans in the region. The picturesque beach town was founded on the Pacific Ocean in 1872, and the paved road to Retalhuleu makes Champerico one of the most important ports on the Pacific. The port handles mostly coffee, timber and sugar. Its population in 2023 is 39,666.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,941 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.2921°, -91.9134° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Retalhuleu |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Champerico
Champerico is a small city in Guatemala (Retalhuleu) with a population of 9,941. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 171.6 sq mi (444.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2921°N, 91.9134°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 | — | 83 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 34 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 2 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 70 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 96 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 163 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Champerico has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Champerico
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUELA LOS ANGELES | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institutto D228 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela D135 | — | — | — | — |
| INEB PER D120 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela oficial mixta 20 de octubre | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Champerico
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipalidad | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Champerico
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Champerico
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Champerico
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Champerico
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Champerico
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Champerico
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Champerico
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | 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 |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Champerico
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igelsia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia D144 | |
| Iglesia D190 | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangelica |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Champerico?
Champerico has a population of 9,941 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 171.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Champerico?
Champerico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.