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Concepción Las Minas, Guatemala

Chiquimula · Guatemala

Concepción Las Minas is a small town in Chiquimula, Guatemala with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 2,438 ft (743 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

1,295 Population 5/sq mi density
2,438 ft Elevation 743 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Concepción Las Minas

Concepción Las Minas is a municipality in southern Chiquimula department of Guatemala in Central America. It has a population of 11,693 (2018) and cover an area of 222 km2.

People

Population1,295
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Population1,295
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Coordinates14.5217°, -89.4572°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChiquimula
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Concepción Las Minas

Concepción Las Minas is a small town in Guatemala (Chiquimula) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet (743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Concepción Las Minas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Guatemala avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Area286.6 sq mi (742.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.5217°N, 89.4572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

789 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 148 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 110 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 102 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 53 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 108 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 108 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 127 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 130 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 130 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 114 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 122 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 107 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 126 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 138 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 68 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 137 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 94 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 140 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 282 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 243 km
2001 Iris Category 4 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 185 114 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 97 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake — — 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 19 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 27 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 28 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 36 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 37 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 49 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 49 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 54 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 55 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 62 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 73 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 77 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 78 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 79 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Concepción Las Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Concepción Las Minas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela O.R.M Los Alambrados — — — —
EOUM Fernanda Velázquez Torres — — — —
Escuela El Jicarito — — — —
CMED — — — —
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Radio Stations near Concepción Las Minas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Concepción Las Minas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Arte Trifinio El Salvador

Libraries in Concepción Las Minas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Concepción Las Minas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Bendición

Hotels in Concepción Las Minas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Central

Monuments in Concepción Las Minas

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mojón La Piedrona
Mojón Trifinio Cerro Montecristo
Señal de Triangulación Cerro El Brujo

Clinics in Concepción Las Minas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud Los Alambrados

Banks in Concepción Las Minas

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural
Banrural
GYT
Industrial Bank
REMESADORA LAS MINAS

Gyms in Concepción Las Minas

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Municipal
MEGA GYM

Stadiums & Teams in Concepción Las Minas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Concepción Las Minas

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua Airport—Small Airport
El Palmer Airport—Small Airport
El Platanar Airport—Small Airport
El Ronco Airport—Small Airport
Esquipulas Airport—Small Airport
Jutiapa Airport—Small Airport
La Cabaña Airport—Small Airport
La Estanzuela Airport—Small Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque Airport—Small Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport—Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport—Small Airport
Zacapa Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Concepción Las Minas

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ayarza Express
Ayarza Express
Correo
CORREOS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Concepción Las Minas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Amigos
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

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 Concepción Las Minas

What is the population of Concepción Las Minas?

Concepción Las Minas has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 286.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Concepción Las Minas?

Concepción Las Minas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.

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