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Concepción Chiquirichapa, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Concepción Chiquirichapa is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 8,080. Elevation: 8,409 ft (2,563 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Concepción Chiquirichapa
Concepción Chiquirichapa is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Quetzaltenango in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, 14 kilometers west of the departmental capital of Quetzaltenango, and 214 kilometers west of the capital Guatemala City. The municipality has a population of 17,342, 98% of whom identify as indigenous Maya-Mam and speak a dialect of Southern Mam.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,080 |
| Population Density | 989 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,409 ft (2,563 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8551°, -91.6236° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Concepción Chiquirichapa
Concepción Chiquirichapa is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 8,080. The city sits at an elevation of 8,409 feet (2,563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,409 ft (2,563 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8551°N, 91.6236°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 | — | 47 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 101 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 13 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 61 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 90 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 152 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Concepción Chiquirichapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Concepción Chiquirichapa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| escuela | — | — | — | — |
| instituto | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Concepción Chiquirichapa
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Concepción Chiquirichapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Concepción Chiquirichapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Concepción Chiquirichapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Banks in Concepción Chiquirichapa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Concepción Chiquirichapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Concepción Chiquirichapa
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small 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 Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small 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 |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Concepción Chiquirichapa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| iglesia catolica | |
| santuario |
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What is the population of Concepción Chiquirichapa?
Concepción Chiquirichapa has a population of 8,080 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 989 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Concepción Chiquirichapa?
Concepción Chiquirichapa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.