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Génova, Guatemala

Quetzaltenango · Guatemala

Génova is a small town in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 3,744. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

3,744 Population 93/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
94.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Génova

Génova is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.

People

Population3,744
Density93/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain94.3 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population3,744
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates14.6222°, -91.8358°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceQuetzaltenango
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation94.3 inches (2,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Génova

Génova is a small town in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 3,744. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Génova has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Guatemala avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area40.3 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates14.6222°N, 91.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 71 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 88 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 68 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 37 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 137 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 95 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 67 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 48 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 65 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 31 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 123 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 76 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 75 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 129 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 92 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 278 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 266 km
1998 Lester Category 1 280 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 224 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 64 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 71 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 34 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 39 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 64 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 70 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 104 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 104 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 119 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 136 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 162 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 17.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Génova has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Génova

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Canton Morazan
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Radio Stations near Génova

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 Génova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Caracol del Tiempo
Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria

Libraries in Génova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Génova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San Martín de Porres
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco
Metamercado

Clinics in Génova

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Caballo Blanco

Shopping Malls in Génova

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comercial Victoria

Stadiums & Teams in Génova

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Génova

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall 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 Noria AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Génova

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Bethania
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Génova

What is the population of Génova?

Génova has a population of 3,744 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 40.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Génova?

Génova has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.3 inches.

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