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Flores, Guatemala

Petén · Guatemala

Flores is a small city in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 20,464. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

20,464 Population 223/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
72.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Flores

Flores

Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. Administratively, it forms the largest island in the East Nusa Tenggara Province. The area is 14,250 km2. Including Komodo and Rinca islands off its west coast, the population was 1,878,875 in the 2020 Census ; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 2,014,110. The largest towns are Ende and Maumere. The name Flores is of Portuguese origin, meaning "Flowers".

People

Population20,464
Density223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain72.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population20,464
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates16.9226°, -89.8994°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvincePetén
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.1 inches (1,832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Flores

Flores is a small city in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 20,464. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Flores

Flores has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (30.3°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 14° / 31.2° 91.6
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 35° 41.3
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 18.1° / 38.8° 49.4
Apr 29.7°C / 86°F 19.7° / 40.9° 37.6
May 30.3°C / 86°F 22.8° / 40.2° 111.3
Jun 27.5°C / 81°F 22.2° / 36.2° 249.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 32.2° 163.7
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 22.2° / 33.1° 197.1
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 22° / 32.7° 240.6
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.1° 233.9
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 16.9° / 29.2° 190.7
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 14.6° / 29.7° 112.0
Flores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area91.6 sq mi (237.2 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates16.9226°N, 89.8994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 18, 2022.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 148 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 85 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 115 km
Dec 31, 1995 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Jul 1, 2008 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Dec 22, 1995 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 126 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 89 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 143 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 134 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 110 km
Mar 23, 2022 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 108 km
Mar 5, 2007 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2001 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 134 km
Jul 31, 2006 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 136 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 70 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Oct 9, 2009 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 152 km
2020 Nana Category 1 171 km
2016 Earl Category 1 119 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 229 km
2010 Richard Category 2 91 km
2007 Dean Category 5 233 km
2001 Iris Category 4 151 km
2000 Keith Category 4 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in

Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Flores

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Normal
Escuela Federal
Centro Educativo Petén
Colegio Sagrada Familia
Liceo Integral Nueva Generación
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Museums in Flores

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de San Miguel
Museo El Petencito
Museo Nueva Horizonte

Libraries in Flores

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca CUDEP0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Flores

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Disagro Santa Elena
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal San Benito
Mercado Nuevo
Santa Elena Market

Hotels in Flores

51 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autohotel La Guacamaya
Casa Flores de Tikal
Casa Turquesa
Chaltunha
El Peregrino
Flor Blanca Sac-Nicte
Hostal la lunada e restaurante
Hostel Inn 2
Hotel Alonzo
Hotel Aurora
Hotel Casa Azul
Hotel Casa del Lacandon
Hotel Casa Hunahpú
Hotel Colonia Maya
Hotel Continental
Hotel del Centro
Hotel del Patio-Tikal
Hotel Express
Hotel Itza II
Hotel Jaguar Inn
Hotel La Unión
Hotel Maya Internacional
Hotel Mirador del Lago
Hotel Miraflores
Hotel Petén
Hotel Pinita (San Juan)
Hotel Quinta Maya
Hotel Sabana
Hotel Sac-Nicte
Hotel Samaria
Hotel San Luis
Hotel Santa Teresa
Hotel Santana
Hotel Tayasal
Hotel Villa de Flores
Hotel Villa Margarita
Hotel Villa Maria
Isla de Flores
La Casona de la Isla
La Casona del Lago
Las Lagunas
Los Amigos 2
Maximos Hotel
Mayan Spirit
Natz Hotel
Petén Espléndido
Posada de Don José
Posada Tayazal
Ramada
Villa Maya
Villa Maya

Restaurants in Flores

56 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Achiote
Al comal
Altamira
Bacon and Maple
Bamboo House Deluxe Comida del Mundo
Bistró Puertas del Cielo
Bistro Puertas Del Cielo
Cafetería Riquísimo
Capitán Tortuga
Casa Lucia
Case Amelia
Cool Beans Café Chilero
Doña Goya
El Mirador
El Mirador
El Peregrino
El Sotano
El Tucán
Hacienda del Rey
Hotel y Restaurante La Canoa
La Casa de Enrico
La Glorita
La Guyaba
La Luna
La Lunada
la mesa de los mayas
La Playa Tziquinche
La Villa del Chef
Las Mesitas
Los Peche's
Maracuyá
Maya Internacional
Mayan Restaurant
Nakum
Nativo
Pizza Hut
Pollo Campero
Raíces
Raices del Lago
Real Tayasal
Restaurant (last floor)
Restaurante Beijing
Restaurante El Puerto
Restaurante Mijaro
Restaurante Petenchel
Restaurante Que Deli
Restaurante Típico Imperio
Sam's Club
San Telmo
Taquería Alejandula
Terrazzo Ristorante
The Bear Bar & Grill "El Oso"
Tichiki
Tikal al Sazón
Totoys
Veamar

Cafes in Flores

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bő Café
Delirio
L'Idiot
Smoothies & Meriendas
Uka
Valentina’s Crepes y más

Cinemas in Flores

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Cinema

Theatres in Flores

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Valentin del Valle

Monuments in Flores

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a los Ciclistas Peteneros
Monumento al ejercito de Guatemala

Castles in Flores

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de Arismendi

Zoos in Flores

9 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARCAS Petén Education Centre
Crocodile
Jaguar
Margay
Monkeys
Ocelot
Parrots
Puma
Zoo Petencito

Dentists in Flores

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental 'Mayén'

Bus Stations in Flores

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flores
GT #13756515401
Terminal de buses
Tikal 8:30 de la mañana
Tourist Shuttle

Gas Stations in Flores

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación San Benito
Gasolinera Itza 1
Gasolinera Itza 2
Gasolinera Puma
Puma
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Flores

18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobanco 5B
BAM
Banco Agromercantil
Banco Bantrab
Banco CHN
Banco de Antigua
Banco Industrial
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Credomatic
Electra
G&T Continental

Shopping Malls in Flores

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maya Mall
Metro Plaza Mundo Maya

Stadiums & Teams in Flores

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Flores

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
Carmelita AirportCMMSmall Airport
Dos Lagunas AirportDONSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Paso Caballos AirportPCGSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport
Uaxactun AirportUAXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flores

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios Bethesda
IDEC Ebenezer
Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción
Iglesia Católica La Ermita
Iglesia Católica Santa Elena
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Mormón
Iglesia Mormón
Iglesia San Benito de Palermo | San Benito, Petén
Misión Cristiana El Calvario
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Templo Adventista del 7mo Día
VAP

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 Flores

What is the population of Flores?

Flores has a population of 20,464 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 91.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flores?

Flores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.

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