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Chiantla, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

Chiantla is a small city in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 8,465. Elevation: 6,545 ft (1,995 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,465 Population 3/sq mi density
6,545 ft Elevation 1,995 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
55.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Chiantla

Chiantla

Chiantla is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. The municipality is situated at 2,000 metres above sea level and covers an area of 521 km2. The annual festival is on January 28.

People

Population8,465
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain55.9 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation6,545 ft (1,995 m)
Population8,465
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,545 ft (1,995 m)
Coordinates15.3548°, -91.4581°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation55.9 inches (1,420 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiantla

Chiantla is a small city in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 8,465. The city sits at an elevation of 6,545 feet (1,995 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Chiantla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,545 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Guatemala avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,545 ft (1,995 m)
Area2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.3548°N, 91.4581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 146 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 129 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 126 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 77 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 131 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 109 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 149 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 75 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 110 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 96 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 94 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 134 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 144 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 25 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 108 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 92 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Dec 5, 1996 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 82 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 62 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 67 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 74 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 88 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 114 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 116 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 125 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 142 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 175 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 196 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 55°F (13°C) 10.6 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 7.5 in
August 54°F (12°C) 7.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 9.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in

Chiantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Chiantla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ESLA - AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chiantla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Balam
Museo Zaculeo

Libraries in Chiantla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca URL0.0
Blioteca BAM0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiantla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
kul box
Mercado de la Terminal
Mercado Kaibil Balam
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Merco Municiapl de Chiantla
Plaza Municipal

Hotels in Chiantla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chicanos Hotel

Restaurants in Chiantla

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amparito
Café del Cielo
Comedor Amparito
La Fonda de Don Juan

Clinics in Chiantla

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Chiantla

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Arturo
Dynamax
GT #1012182572
GT #11998328139
GT #1296793701
GT #1296793704
GT #1463223497
Pegaso
Pegaso
Shell
Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Chiantla

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Airports Near Chiantla

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barillas upper-Small Airport
Canilla Airport-Small Airport
Chajul Airport-Small Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo Airport-Small Airport
Finca El Alamo Airport-Small Airport
Flore del Norte Airport-Small Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ixquisis Airport-Small Airport
Jayabaj Airport-Small Airport
Los Angeles Airstrip-Small Airport
Malacatán Airport-Small Airport
Nebaj-Small Airport
Nueva Generación Maya Airport-Small Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho Pal-Small Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria-Small Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Cotija Airport-Small Airport
Santiago Airport-Small Airport
Santo Tomas Airport-Small Airport
Uspantan Airport-Small Airport
Xalbal-Small Airport
Zacualpa Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chiantla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos Chiantla

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiantla

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios Filadelfia
Capila San Judas Tadeo
COBIPA
Iglesia de Todos los Santos de los Últimos Días
Iglesia Señor de Esquipulas
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salon Parroquial
Torre Fuerte

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

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 Chiantla

What is the population of Chiantla?

Chiantla has a population of 8,465 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,995.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiantla?

Chiantla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.9 inches.

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