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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

105,415 Population 540/sq mi density
1,640 ft Elevation 500 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
146.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Coatepeque

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

Population105,415
Density540/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain146.9 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Population105,415
Population Density540 / sq mi
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Coordinates14.7041°, -91.8643°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceQuetzaltenango
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation146.9 inches (3,730 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 20.5° / 29.5° 25.5
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.3° 12.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.1° 38.4
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.3° 81.3
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 32.4° 348.8
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.2° 533.6
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.3° 339.4
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 31.3° 448.0
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 22.4° / 31.1° 493.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.5° 370.2
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30° 146.4
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 29.8° 26.0
Coatepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 146.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area195.2 sq mi (505.6 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates14.7041°N, 91.8643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.9"
286% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 26.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,741 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 80 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 84 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 64 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 28 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 94 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 146 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 63 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 56 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 72 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 122 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 71 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 30 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 69 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 148 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 80 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 124 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 95 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 80 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 271 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 276 km
1998 Lester Category 1 279 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 228 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 - 67 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 80 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Caracol del Tiempo
Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria

Libraries in Coatepeque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Coatepeque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Hotel Buenos Aires
Hotel Cristal
turicentro las gardenias

Restaurants in Coatepeque

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FANATICOS
La Cabaña de Los Compadres
La Galera
La Nave del Ceviche
Pollo Campero
THE BIG HOUSE
ZS

Cafes in Coatepeque

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La mixqueñita
Romax's cafe

Theatres in Coatepeque

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Capri

Clinics in Coatepeque

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica de Ojos club de Leones

Dentists in Coatepeque

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dental para Niños y Adultos
Clinica Dental Para Niños y Adultos

Gas Stations in Coatepeque

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Puma Las Victorias
Gasolinera San Francisco
Puma
Santa Lucia
Shaday
Shell
Speed lube
Texaco

Banks in Coatepeque

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAM
BAM
Banco de Antigua
Banco G&T Continental
Banco Industrial

Shopping Malls in Coatepeque

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Coatepeque

Gyms in Coatepeque

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Bienestar y Nutrición Herbalife
Gimnasio Vida

Stadiums & Teams in Coatepeque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coatepeque

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium 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 AirportCTFSmall 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 AirportHUGSmall 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 AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall 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).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
America/Guatemala

Around Coatepeque

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 5
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 5
Hotels 3
Libraries 1
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Coatepeque

2 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Casa de Bellas Arte, Coatepeque
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • SAnta Ilaria

🇬🇹 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

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 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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