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Chiquimula, Guatemala
Chiquimula · Guatemala
Chiquimula is a large city in Chiquimula, Guatemala with a population of 111,505. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Chiquimula
Chiquimula is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Chiquimula and the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name.
It is located some 174 km from Guatemala City and within Guatemala known as "La perla del oriente".
People
Climate
| Population | 111,505 |
| Population Density | 195,623 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8009°, -89.5464° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chiquimula |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiquimula
Chiquimula is a large city in Guatemala (Chiquimula) with a population of 111,505. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Chiquimula
Chiquimula has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (25.7°C), the coldest is Dec (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1928 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8009°N, 89.5464°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 145 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 75 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chiquimula has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Chiquimula
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | College | — | — |
| 3 | College | — | — |
| 5 | College | — | — |
| Academia de Computación Ipala | College | — | — |
| Centro Universitario de Oriente | University | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico ELIM | College | — | — |
| Colegio Proyección | College | — | — |
| Edutech Ipala | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico | College | — | — |
| Liceo Ipalteco | College | — | — |
| Modulo F | University | — | — |
| Universidad Rafael Landivar | University | — | — |
Schools in Chiquimula
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (INVO) | — | — | — | — |
| (INSO) | — | — | — | — |
| Experimental | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Amigos | — | — | — | — |
| INTECAP | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico HIGA | — | — | — | — |
| tutorias kevin | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo La Salle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chiquimula
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM | hits, latino | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Chiquimula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia |
Libraries in Chiquimula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chiquimula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de la Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Zacapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Bendición |
Hotels in Chiquimula
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chiquimula
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chiquimula
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chiquimula
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chiquimula
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chiquimula
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chiquimula
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chiquimula
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chiquimula
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chiquimula
26 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chiquimula
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chiquimula
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chiquimula
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Estor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chiquimula
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cargo Expreso |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiquimula
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro de Convenciones Vida Real | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia de San Estéban | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Santuario | |
| Seminario Teológico Amigos "Berea" |
Quick Facts
Around Chiquimula
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chiquimula
2 places within 15 km
- • Charca de peces
- • Cerro Tercerón
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Volcanoes Near Chiquimula
Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chiquimula?
Chiquimula has a population of 111,505 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 195,623 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chiquimula?
Chiquimula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.