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Comalapa, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
Comalapa is a mid-size city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 32,312. Elevation: 6,939 ft (2,115 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Comalapa
Comalapa är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de San Juan Comalapa och departementet Departamento de Chimaltenango, i den centrala delen av landet, 40 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Comalapa ligger 2 115 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 20 738.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,312 |
| Population Density | 960 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,939 ft (2,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7409°, -90.8876° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Comalapa
Comalapa is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 32,312. The city sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet (2,115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Comalapa
Comalapa has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 1643 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,939 ft (2,115 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 960/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7409°N, 90.8876°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 | - | 39 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 137 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 27 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 30 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 68 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 83 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Comalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in December to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Comalapa
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Way Home | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta Rafael Álvarez Ovalle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Paraxaj | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Comalapa
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 Comalapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| 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 Comalapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Comalapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Restaurants in Comalapa
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Comalapa
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Comalapa
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Comalapa
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Comalapa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Comalapa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Comalapa
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Comalapa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Comalapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Comalapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas |
Airports Near Comalapa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Comalapa
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Comalapa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia C.A. Bethlehem | |
| Iglesia de la Virgen de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Ministerios Nazarel | |
| Puerta del Cielo | |
| San Juan el bautista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Comalapa?
Comalapa has a population of 32,312 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 960 people per square mile, spread across 33.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Comalapa?
Comalapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.