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Cobán, Guatemala
Alta Verapaz · Guatemala
Cobán is a large city in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 212,047. Elevation: 4,350 ft (1,326 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cobán
Cobán, fully Santo Domingo de Cobán, is the capital of the department of Alta Verapaz in central Guatemala. It also serves as the administrative center for the surrounding Cobán municipality. It is located 219 km from Guatemala City.
People
Climate
| Population | 212,047 |
| Population Density | 731,197 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4703°, -90.3746° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Alta Verapaz |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.5 inches (2,426 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cobán
Cobán is a large city in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 212,047. The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet (1,326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Cobán
Cobán has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 731,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4703°N, 90.3746°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 130 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 121 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 144 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Cobán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (3.2").
Colleges & Universities in Cobán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro educativo Menonita K´ekchi´ Bezaleel | College | - | , |
| Centro Universitario del Norte | University | - | , |
| Colegio Hispanoamericano | College | - | , |
| Colegio Mixto Evangélico Nazareno | College | - | , |
| Colegio Verapaz | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Ingieneria en Sistemas y Ciencias Medicas de la UMG | University | - | , |
| INEB Las Casas | University | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico Vocaciónal | College | - | , |
| Intecap | College | - | , |
| Liceo Dr. Ricardo Bressani | College | - | , |
| Universidad Da Vinci De Guatemala | University | - | , |
| Universidad Rafael Landivar | University | - | , |
Schools in Cobán
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Parvulos Petet | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Imperial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Felipa Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Formacíon Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José La Colonia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nacional de Enfermeria | - | - | - | - |
| Capo de Futbol Escuela Tzacaniha | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Atención Integral CAI Coban | - | - | - | - |
| INEB Central | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial de Párvulos “Cantón Las Casas” | - | - | - | - |
| CEIN-PAIN Cantón Nivel Inicial y Preprimario | - | - | - | - |
| E.O.D.P Federico Froebel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nocturna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Salvador de Oliva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicic | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Privado Raúl Chenal Heinemann | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela para Niñas Felipa Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnológico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicpec | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicpec | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Básica de Enseñanza de Chivencorral | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Preuniversitario del Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Aplicación | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Víctor Chavarría | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Normal Mixto Del Norte Emilio Rosales Ponce | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Parvulos Petet | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Ciencias Comerciales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Salvador de Oliva | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Imperial | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Felipa Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Formacíon Agrícola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José La Colonia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nacional de Enfermeria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Atención Integral CAI Coban | - | - | - | - |
| INEB Central | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial de Párvulos “Cantón Las Casas” | - | - | - | - |
| CEIN-PAIN Cantón Nivel Inicial y Preprimario | - | - | - | - |
| E.O.D.P Federico Froebel | - | - | - | - |
| Active Spanish School | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Privado Raúl Chenal Heinemann | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela para Niñas Felipa Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnológico | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Básica de Enseñanza de Chivencorral | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Preuniversitario del Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Aplicación | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Víctor Chavarría | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Normal Mixto Del Norte Emilio Rosales Ponce | - | - | - | - |
| Active Spanish School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Ciencias Comerciales | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Francisco de la Verapaz | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cobán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM | cristiana, educational | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Cobán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Departamental | ||||
| Palacio Municipal |
Libraries in Cobán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Purulhá | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cobán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Carchá | |||||
| Mercado Chixtún |
Hotels in Cobán
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cobán
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cobán
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cobán
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cobán
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cobán
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cobán
8 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cobán
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cobán
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cobán
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cobán
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cobán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cobán
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Rubelsanto Airport | RUV | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chisec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fray Bartolome Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Industria Chuquibul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Grande Airport | PKJ | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cobán
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cargo Expreso | |
| Cargo Expreso | |
| Cargo Expreso | |
| Cargo Expreso | |
| FORZA Delivery Express | |
| FORZA Delivery Express |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobán
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea De Dios Peña De Horeb | |
| Casa de Dios Puerta del Cielo | |
| Catedral de Santo Domingo de Guzmán | |
| Catedral de Santo Domingo de Guzmán | |
| Cobán Guatemala Temple | |
| Cobán Guatemala Temple | |
| Iglesia Bautista Belen Kekchi | |
| Iglesia Bautista Cristo Vive | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia de Cristo La Puerta de las Ovejas | |
| Iglesia de Cristo La Puerta de las Ovejas | |
| Iglesia del Nazareno Q'eqchi | |
| Iglesia el Verbo Carchá | |
| Iglesia Nazareno | |
| Iglesia Nazareno | |
| Iglesia Penrecostal Unida | |
| Iglesia Penrecostal Unida | |
| Iglesia Puerta de las Ovejas | |
| Iglesia San Francisco Javier | |
| Iglesia San Francisco Javier |
Quick Facts
Around Cobán
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cobán
4 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Saramilcho
- • Cerro Tzampur
- • Montaña Sacranix
- • Callejón De Los Enamorados
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cobán
What is the population of Cobán?
Cobán has a population of 212,047 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 731,197 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cobán?
Cobán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.