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Esquipulas Palo Gordo, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Esquipulas Palo Gordo is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 1,533. Elevation: 8,150 ft (2,484 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esquipulas Palo Gordo
Esquipulas Palo Gordo is a town and municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. The town was founded on 24 December 1826 year. In the 1920s it was merged with San Marcos, but in 1948 it recovered its autonomy again.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,533 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,150 ft (2,484 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9414°, -91.8256° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Esquipulas Palo Gordo
Esquipulas Palo Gordo is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 1,533. The city sits at an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,150 ft (2,484 m) |
| Area | 73.5 sq mi (190.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9414°N, 91.8256°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 | — | 71 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 106 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 71 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 36 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 37 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 37 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 113 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 146 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Esquipulas Palo Gordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Esquipulas Palo Gordo
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 |
Museums in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa Botrán |
Libraries in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Restaurants in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Esquipulas Palo Gordo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esquipulas Palo Gordo
29 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 |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | — | 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 |
| 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 |
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What is the population of Esquipulas Palo Gordo?
Esquipulas Palo Gordo has a population of 1,533 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 73.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?
Esquipulas Palo Gordo 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.