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Chiquimulilla, Guatemala

Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Chiquimulilla is a small city in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala with a population of 12,842. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

12,842 Population 47/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
77.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Chiquimulilla

Chiquimulilla

Chiquimulilla is a town and municipality in the Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Pacific coast.

People

Population12,842
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain77.1 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population12,842
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates14.0838°, -90.3855°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSanta Rosa Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation77.1 inches (1,959 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiquimulilla

Chiquimulilla is a small city in Guatemala (Santa Rosa Department) with a population of 12,842. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Chiquimulilla

Chiquimulilla has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.9°C), the coldest is Dec (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1805 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.5° 20.2
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 20.4° / 33.1° 6.4
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 21.6° / 34.4° 31.4
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 23.2° / 35° 48.7
May 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 33.6° 233.1
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.5° 333.9
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.8° 249.9
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.5° 286.1
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 23.5° / 30.7° 306.9
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30.4° 189.6
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 30.3° 90.1
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.2° 8.5
Chiquimulilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area274.6 sq mi (711.2 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates14.0838°N, 90.3855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.1"
103% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 75 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 64 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 122 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 66 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 122 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 97 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 60 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 46 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 109 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 90 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 134 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 46 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 79 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 25 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 62 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 39 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 144 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 94 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 176 km
2001 Iris Category 4 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 112 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 116 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 8 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 27 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 31 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 41 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 49 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 57 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 62 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 65 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 68 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 69 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 70 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 71 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 74 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 81 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Chiquimulilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chiquimulilla

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Parcelamiento El Astillero
INEB Mario Méndez Montenegro
EOUM Eduardo Pineda Pivaral
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Radio Stations near Chiquimulilla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Actitud christian music MP3 128 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Chiquimulilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Jassmín0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiquimulilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Chiquimulilla

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel y Restaurante La Carreta
Hotel y Restaurante La Esperanza
San Carlos

Restaurants in Chiquimulilla

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Fontime Pizza
Restuarante El Bambu

Gas Stations in Chiquimulilla

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GT #402990263
GT #402990264
GT #402990265
GT #4883963225
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Chiquimulilla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Antigua

Stadiums & Teams in Chiquimulilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chiquimulilla

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiquimulilla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santa Cruz Chiquimulilla

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

Volcanoes Near Chiquimulilla

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m 960 BC

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 Chiquimulilla

What is the population of Chiquimulilla?

Chiquimulilla has a population of 12,842 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 274.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiquimulilla?

Chiquimulilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.1 inches.

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