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El Asintal, Guatemala
Retalhuleu · Guatemala
El Asintal is a small city in Retalhuleu, Guatemala with a population of 17,388. Elevation: 1,296 ft (395 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Asintal
El Asintal is a town, with a population of 17,388, and a municipality in the Retalhuleu department of Guatemala. The municipality cover an area of 74 km2 with a population of 36,882.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,388 |
| Population Density | 396 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5963°, -91.7274° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Retalhuleu |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 116.9 inches (2,968 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Asintal
El Asintal is a small city in Guatemala (Retalhuleu) with a population of 17,388. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet (395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in El Asintal
El Asintal has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5963°N, 91.7274°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 | — | 53 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 70 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 38 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 26 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 32 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 72 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 92 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 150 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 21.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 17.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 20.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 18.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
El Asintal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in El Asintal
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOUM El Asintal | — | — | — | — |
| ITIA El Asintal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Asintal
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Asintal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in El Asintal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Asintal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Metamercado |
Hotels in El Asintal
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Asintal
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Asintal
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Asintal
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Asintal
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Asintal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Asintal
26 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 |
| 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 |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | 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 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near El Asintal
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Archaeological Park Tak’alik Ab’aj | Cultural | 2023 |
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What is the population of El Asintal?
El Asintal has a population of 17,388 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 396 people per square mile, spread across 43.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Asintal?
El Asintal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.9 inches.