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Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala
Sacatepéquez · Guatemala
Ciudad Vieja is a mid-size city in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala with a population of 33,405. Elevation: 5,016 ft (1,529 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez. According to the 2018 census, the town has a population of 32,802 and the municipality a population of 33,405. Ciudad Vieja was the second site of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, the colonial capital of the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,405 |
| Population Density | 1,705 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft (1,529 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5240°, -90.7631° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sacatepéquez |
| 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 Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Sacatepéquez) with a population of 33,405. The city sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1,529 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 Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja 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 | 5,016 ft (1,529 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5240°N, 90.7631°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 53 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 136 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 12 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 14 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 56 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 87 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 117 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 |
Ciudad Vieja 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").
Radio Stations near Ciudad Vieja
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 Ciudad Vieja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Fundación Rozas-Botrán | ||||
| Kaji Tulam Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnología | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de la Iglesia de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Holocausto Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Numismático de Guatemala | ||||
| 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 Ciudad Vieja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca El Porveniir de los Obreros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 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 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ciudad Vieja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| El Amate | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Cervantes | |||||
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Gallito | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Mercado Sur Dos | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Mercano Municipal Minerva | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in Ciudad Vieja
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ciudad Vieja
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ciudad Vieja
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ciudad Vieja
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ciudad Vieja
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ciudad Vieja
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ciudad Vieja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Vieja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol) | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near Ciudad Vieja
13 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 |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ciudad Vieja
61 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| CAPI | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Cericap | ||
| Cericap | ||
| Clínica de Nutrición Aplicada CLINAP | ||
| Clínica de Obesidad y Nutricion | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica | ||
| Clínica Quiropráctica A. López | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas Médicas | ||
| CLINITAD | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dr. Heráclito Enríquez | ||
| EPss | ||
| EPss | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Medicorp | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Nuestras Clínicas | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident | ||
| Velvet Physical Therapy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Vieja
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de su Gloria | |
| Parroquia Purísima Concepción | |
| San Pedro |
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What is the population of Ciudad Vieja?
Ciudad Vieja has a population of 33,405 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1,705 people per square mile, spread across 19.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ciudad Vieja?
Ciudad Vieja 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.