Coatepeque, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Coatepeque is a large city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 105,415. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Coatepeque
Coatepeque är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Quetzaltenango, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 150 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Coatepeque ligger 475 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 45 654.
People
Climate
| Population | 105,415 |
| Population Density | 540 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7041°, -91.8643° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 146.9 inches (3,730 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Coatepeque
Coatepeque is a large city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 105,415. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Coatepeque
Coatepeque has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 195.2 sq mi (505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7041°N, 91.8643°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 | - | 67 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 80 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 44 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 34 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 39 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 54 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 109 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 24.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 18.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 21.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 26.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 21.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in |
Coatepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 146.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (26.1") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Coatepeque
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aula Magna CUSAM | University | - | , |
| Centro Universitario de San Marcos (USAC) | University | - | , |
| Colegio Evangélico Mixto Sinaí | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Computación Informática | College | - | , |
| Instituto Iberoamericano de Estudios Avanzados | College | - | , |
| Instituto Nacional Experimental de Educacion Basica General Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio | College | - | , |
| Instituto Normal Mixto de Occidente | College | - | , |
| Mariano Glvez UMG | University | - | , |
| Rafael Landivar | University | - | , |
| Univercidad de Ocidente | University | - | , |
| Universidad Rafael Landívar Sede Regional Retalhuleu | College | - | , |
| Universidad San Carlos De Guatemala | University | - | , |
Schools in Coatepeque
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de parvulitos Club de Leones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manfredo Hemmerling | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela para Señoritas Rafael Alvarez Ovalle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela para Varones Manuel Lisandro Barillas | - | - | - | - |
| IPRAM | - | - | - | - |
| Escuelita Club de Leones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manfredo Hemmerling | - | - | - | - |
| IBO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Coatepeque
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Coatepeque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Coatepeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coatepeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Metamercado |
Hotels in Coatepeque
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coatepeque
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coatepeque
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Coatepeque
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Coatepeque
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Coatepeque
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coatepeque
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Coatepeque
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Coatepeque
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Coatepeque
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Coatepeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Coatepeque
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coatepeque
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adulam | |
| Adulam | |
| Barrio San Francisco | |
| Iglesia Barrio San Francisco | |
| Iglesia Centroamericana Faro de Luz | |
| Iglesia de Esquipulas | |
| Iglesia de Esquipulas | |
| Iglesia Elim | |
| Iglesia Monte Sion | |
| Iglesia Principe de Paz | |
| Iglesia Santiago Apostol |
Quick Facts
Around Coatepeque
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Coatepeque
2 places within 15 km
- • Casa de Bellas Arte, Coatepeque
- • SAnta Ilaria
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Coatepeque
What is the population of Coatepeque?
Coatepeque has a population of 105,415 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 540 people per square mile, spread across 195.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Coatepeque?
Coatepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.9 inches.
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