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Colotenango, Guatemala
Huehuetenango · Guatemala
Colotenango is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 1,690. Elevation: 5,236 ft (1,596 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Colotenango
Colotenango is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. The municipality is situated at 1,590 m (5,220 ft) above sea level and has a population of 34,834. It covers an area of 62 km2 (24 sq mi). The annual festival is August 12–15.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,690 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,236 ft (1,596 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4060°, -91.7127° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Huehuetenango |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.1 inches (1,754 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colotenango
Colotenango is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 1,690. The city sits at an elevation of 5,236 feet (1,596 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,236 ft (1,596 m) |
| Area | 98.0 sq mi (253.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4060°N, 91.7127°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 | - | 98 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 52 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 71 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 135 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Colotenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near Colotenango
69 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mexicana 92.3 FM Culiacán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Patrona (Escuinapa) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, SI (MX) | 570, 570 am | MP3 | |
| Romántica (Culiacán) - 89.5 FM / 750 AM - XHCSI-FM / XECSI-AM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 89.5 fm, balada | MP3 | |
| MATCH 100.1 (Culiacán) - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 100.1 fm, acir | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XHCLI-FM "La Comadre 98.5" Culiacan, SI (MX) | culiacan, grupera | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Lupe 90.7 FM Culiacán (MX) | adult hits, baladas en español | AAC 93 kbps | |
| La cañona 94.3 FM Escuinapa (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| Radio Variedades 103.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | adult hits, baladas | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Vintage 100.3 FM Mazatlán (MX) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vibra FM (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Vibra - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Rancherita 91.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| La Ke Buena El Fuerte 98.5 FM (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Siempre 100.3 HD4 Mazatlán (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | MP3 96 kbps | |
| XHCNA-FM 100.1 "Radio Disney" Culiacan, SI (MX) | culiacan, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Vintage 94.1 HD2 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exa FM Mazatlán - 89.7 FM - XHOPE-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 89.7, 89.7 fm | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena 90.1 FM Los mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 | |
| La Bestia Grupera Culiacán 102.5 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 93.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Los Mochis 90.9 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Z 96.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 64 kbps | |
| La Interesante 94.5 FM Guasave (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La 103.9 Los Mochis (MX) | ap grupo radio, la 103.9 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Morrita 96.1 Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Más Buena (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 104.3, 104.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Siempre 101.3 FM Los Mochis (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 95.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Radio fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM [Culiacán, Sinaloa] (MX) | music, news | AAC | |
| Vibra Radio 99.5 Mazatlán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Plakosa (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 95.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| La Ke Buena Culiacán - 91.9 FM - XHBL-FM - Radio TV México - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 91.9 fm, banda | MP3 | |
| neo 101.3 HD3 Los Mochis (MX) | 2010s, 2020s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Oscar 90.1 FM Elota/Culiacán (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Stereo uno Los Mochis (MX) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Neo 94.1 HD3 Culiacán (MX) | 2010s, 2020s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vibra FM (Culiacán) - 96.9 FM - XHVQ-FM - Grupo Vibra - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| stereo uno (MX) | 100.3 fm, luznetwork | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM [Mazatlán, Sinaloa] (MX) | music, news | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Neo 100.3 FM HD3 Mazatlán (MX) | charts, hd radio | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vintage 101.3 HD2 Los Mochis (MX) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mexicana 93.3 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM / 1470 AM - XHACE-FM / XEACE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 1470 am, 91.3 fm | AAC | |
| Match Culiacán - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 100.1, 100.1 fm | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Mera Jefa 93.7 FM Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sinaloa 94.5, 93.9 y 92.5 (MX) | baladas en español, banda | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Bella 104.9 FM (MX) | feminist, information | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Mazatlán 102.7 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Mazatlán) - 98.7 FM - XHVOX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 98.7, 98.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Culiacán 101.7 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, charts | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vibra Radio 89.7 Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La RJ 105.1 Mazatlán (MX) | mazatlán, mexico | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Stereo uno 94.1 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La GS 104.7 Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La interesante 88.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Morrita 97.1 Mazatlán (MX) | banda norteña, mazatlán | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mejor Culiacán - 104.1 FM - XHECQ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 104.1, 104.1 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Comadre Culiacán - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 98.5, 98.5 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón 104.3 FM (MX) | banda, grupera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Los Mochis 98.9 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, charts | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Studio 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 93.1 fm, adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio UAS 96.1 Culiacán (MX) | culiacán, cultural | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Planeta 99.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) | adult contemporary, grupo oir | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Lobos FM Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor 104.1 Culiacán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Maxi (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) | 92.1 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Energy 88.1 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Colotenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Balam | ||||
| Museo Zaculeo |
Libraries in Colotenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca URL | 0.0 | |||||
| Blioteca BAM | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Colotenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kul box | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de la Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Kaibil Balam | |||||
| Mercado La Democracia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| Plaza Municipal |
Restaurants in Colotenango
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Colotenango
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Colotenango
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Colotenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Colotenango
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barillas upper | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Colotenango?
Colotenango has a population of 1,690 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 98.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colotenango?
Colotenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.