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El Tejar, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
El Tejar is a small city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 15,639. Elevation: 5,794 ft (1,766 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About El Tejar
El Tejar is a municipality and town in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala. As of 2018, the municipality has a population of 15,639.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,639 |
| Population Density | 353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6468°, -90.7912° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,398 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tejar
El Tejar is a small city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 15,639. The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet (1,766 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in El Tejar
El Tejar has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6468°N, 90.7912°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 48 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 140 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 19 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 36 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 69 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 80 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Tejar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in El Tejar
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Pedro Molina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Centro America | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional Los Aposentos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedro Molina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normal de Educacion Física (ENEF) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Párvulos Centro América | — | — | — | — |
| INEB JV | — | — | — | — |
| INEB JM | — | — | — | — |
| ENBI RWQ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Tejar
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Infinita | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala | 90.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala | 95.3 fm, español | MP3 | |
| Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala | 101.7 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Clásica 102.5 Guatemala | 102.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Red 106.1 Guatemala | 106.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guatemala | 101.7 fm, centroamérica | MP3 | |
| Actitud 100.9 | \, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Actitud | christian music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Guate digital | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Actitud 100.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ixchel | community radio | AAC | |
| Globo 98.9 Guatemala | 98.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mía 93.7 Guatemala | 93.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica | católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in El Tejar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes | ||||
| Santo Domingo del Cerro |
Libraries in El Tejar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Tejar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in El Tejar
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Tejar
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Tejar
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Tejar
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Tejar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in El Tejar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near El Tejar
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Tejar
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Tejar
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Sebastian | |
| Territorio 15 |
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What is the population of El Tejar?
El Tejar has a population of 15,639 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tejar?
El Tejar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.