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Chimaltenango, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
Chimaltenango is a mid-size city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 96,985. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chimaltenango
Chimaltenango is a city in Guatemala with a population of 96,985. It serves as both the capital of the department of Chimaltenango and the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. Chimaltenango stands some 56 kilometres (35 mi) west of Guatemala City, on the Pan-American Highway. The municipal capital produces textiles and pottery.
People
Climate
| Population | 96,985 |
| Population Density | 2,189 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6588°, -90.8216° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,398 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chimaltenango
Chimaltenango is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 96,985. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Chimaltenango
Chimaltenango 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6588°N, 90.8216°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 | - | 45 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 138 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 19 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 72 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 77 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chimaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Chimaltenango
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo 20 de Mayo | College | - | , |
| Felipe R. Lopez | College | - | , |
Schools in Chimaltenango
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Simioncito | - | - | - | - |
| Visión de Fé | - | - | - | - |
| Escuelita de Parvulos Ramona Jil | - | - | - | - |
| Simeon Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Cantón la Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio GERIZIM | - | - | - | - |
| ESCORBAN | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Básico de Salud | - | - | - | - |
| ENGADI | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mesoamericano | - | - | - | - |
| CETACH 2 | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA DE SOCOBAL | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA "MARÍA INMACULADA" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Pedrera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Federal, "Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio ICC | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chimaltenango
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Chimaltenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes | ||||
| Santo Domingo del Cerro |
Libraries in Chimaltenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chimaltenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in Chimaltenango
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chimaltenango
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chimaltenango
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chimaltenango
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chimaltenango
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chimaltenango
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chimaltenango
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chimaltenango
21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chimaltenango
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chimaltenango
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chimaltenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Chimaltenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Graderío |
Airports Near Chimaltenango
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | - | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Chimaltenango
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chimaltenango
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agua de Vida | |
| Bethlehem | |
| Canaan | |
| COLEGIO E IGLESIA ALPHA Y OMEGA | |
| Evangelio Completo | |
| Evangelio Completo | |
| Fuente de Amor | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica ALpha y Omega | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Palabra MIEL | |
| Iglesia Puertas del Cielo | |
| Mision Evangelica, Bethesda Central | |
| Parroquia Santo Hermano Pedro | |
| Principe de Paz | |
| Seminario Bíblico Guatemalteco | |
| SMIRNA |
Quick Facts
Around Chimaltenango
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chimaltenango
30 places within 15 km
- • Los Cerritos Itzapa
- • Cerro Alto
- • Cerro Boyiquiej
- • Cerro Chichulin
- • Cerro Cojoljuyú
- • Cerro De Sarima
- + 12 more
- • Compañía de Jesús
- • Iglesia El Calvario
- • Iglesia San Agustín
- • Parroquia San Sebastián
- • Ruinas del Palacio Arzobispal
- + 2 more
- • Altamira 25q
- • Hobbitenango
- • mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of Chimaltenango?
Chimaltenango has a population of 96,985 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 2,189 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chimaltenango?
Chimaltenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.