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Comapa, Guatemala

Jutiapa · Guatemala

Comapa is a small town in Jutiapa, Guatemala with a population of 1,493. Elevation: 4,111 ft (1,253 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,493 Population 13/sq mi density
4,111 ft Elevation 1,253 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
62.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Comapa

Comapa is a municipality in the department of Jutiapa in southeastern Guatemala. Its population as of 2023 is 37,572.

People

Population1,493
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain62.2 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Population1,493
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Coordinates14.1128°, -89.9147°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceJutiapa
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.2 inches (1,579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Comapa

Comapa is a small town in Guatemala (Jutiapa) with a population of 1,493. The city sits at an elevation of 4,111 feet (1,253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Comapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,111 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Guatemala avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Area111.6 sq mi (289.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates14.1128°N, 89.9147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 122 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 98 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 116 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 121 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 107 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 123 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 146 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 102 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 95 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 130 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 59 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 134 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 72 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 147 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 76 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 60 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 149 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 124 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 184 km
2001 Iris Category 4 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 82 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake - - 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chingo (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 20 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 22 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 23 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 25 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 28 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 31 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 35 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 35 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 42 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 43 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 48 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 50 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 53 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 58 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 58 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 11.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 10.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Comapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Comapa

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) - MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero MP3
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Plenitud Radio (SV) - MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) - AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Comapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
El Museo
Museo "Stanley H. Boggs"
Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca"

Farmers Markets in Comapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Central de Ataco
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa
Mercado Municipal Nº 2

Hotels in Comapa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anda Mira

Gas Stations in Comapa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Coco

Stadiums & Teams in Comapa

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Airports Near Comapa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Jocotillo Airport-Small Airport
El Palmer Airport-Small Airport
El Ronco Airport-Small Airport
El Zapote Airport-Small Airport
Esquipulas Airport-Small Airport
Jutiapa Airport-Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport-Small Airport
Las Cachas Airport-Small Airport
Las Mesas Airport-Small Airport
Monterrico Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 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 Comapa

What is the population of Comapa?

Comapa has a population of 1,493 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 111.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Comapa?

Comapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.

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