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Chinique, Guatemala
Quiché · Guatemala
Chinique is a small town in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 2,693. Elevation: 6,312 ft (1,924 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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About Chinique
Chinique, from the Kʼicheʼ language «chinic´aj taka´aj», is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché. In 1892 Alfred Maudslay and his wife Anne reported that the place was a small group of houses made from adobe with thatched roofs. Its population as of 2023 is 14,052.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,693 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.0415°, -91.0259° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quiché |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,878 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinique
Chinique is a small town in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 2,693. The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet (1,924 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,312 ft (1,924 m) |
| Area | 50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0415°N, 91.0259°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 | — | 49 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 150 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 60 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 62 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 117 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 119 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 12.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Chinique has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in January to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Chinique
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ixchel | community radio | AAC | |
| 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 Chinique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Regional |
Farmers Markets in Chinique
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado antiguo | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| plaza |
Breweries in Chinique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos |
Stadiums & Teams in Chinique
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chinique
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Chinique?
Chinique has a population of 2,693 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinique?
Chinique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.