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Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala

San Marcos · Guatemala

Concepción Tutuapa is a small city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 6,006. Elevation: 9,587 ft (2,922 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

6,006 Population 59/sq mi density
9,587 ft Elevation 2,922 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
108.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Concepción Tutuapa

Concepción Tutuapa is a town and municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It had a population of 49,363 according to the census of 2002 and of the 2018 census there is a total population of 68,148.

People

Population6,006
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain108.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation9,587 ft (2,922 m)
Population6,006
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation9,587 ft (2,922 m)
Coordinates15.2394°, -91.8446°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSan Marcos
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation108.9 inches (2,765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Concepción Tutuapa

Concepción Tutuapa is a small city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 6,006. The city sits at an elevation of 9,587 feet (2,922 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Concepción Tutuapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,587 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Guatemala avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,587 ft (2,922 m)
Area101.4 sq mi (262.5 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates15.2394°N, 91.8446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
186% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,633 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 139 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 104 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 41 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 88 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 105 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 123 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 90 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 104 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 128 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 112 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 141 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 113 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 137 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 140 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 77 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 71 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 147 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 131 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 245 km
1998 Lester Category 1 298 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 92 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 139 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 31 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 60 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 62 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 99 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 133 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 134 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 146 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 164 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 185 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 7.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 11.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 8.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 11.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Concepción Tutuapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Concepción Tutuapa

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ESLA AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Concepción Tutuapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Paloma

Clinics in Concepción Tutuapa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad Mínima Chalanchac

Stadiums & Teams in Concepción Tutuapa

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Airports Near Concepción Tutuapa

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall 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 Concepción Tutuapa

What is the population of Concepción Tutuapa?

Concepción Tutuapa has a population of 6,006 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 101.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Concepción Tutuapa?

Concepción Tutuapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.

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