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Guastatoya, Guatemala

El Progreso · Guatemala

Guastatoya is a small city in El Progreso, Guatemala with a population of 24,831. Elevation: 1,706 ft (520 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

24,831 Population 238/sq mi density
1,706 ft Elevation 520 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Guastatoya

Guastatoya

Guastatoya is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital and the most populous city of the department of El Progreso. The Guastatoya Water Park is located in the city. The city was leveled in 1976 by an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.5. Guastatoya is located 73 km from Guatemala City.

People

Population24,831
Density238/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Population24,831
Population Density238 / sq mi
Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Coordinates14.8544°, -90.0699°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEl Progreso
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guastatoya

Guastatoya is a small city in Guatemala (El Progreso) with a population of 24,831. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Guastatoya

Guastatoya has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.9°C / 66°F 10.6° / 28.6° 80.3
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 11.7° / 31.2° 24.6
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 13° / 33.9° 115.6
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 35.5° 40.2
May 24.2°C / 76°F 16.9° / 34.3° 235.9
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.3° / 30.7° 228.8
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 16.2° / 28.1° 170.4
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 16.5° / 28° 229.1
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 17° / 27.9° 244.1
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 14.7° / 28.2° 192.9
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 13.2° / 27° 104.9
Dec 18.7°C / 66°F 10.8° / 27.2° 36.8
Guastatoya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Guatemala avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,706 ft (520 m)
Area104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates14.8544°N, 90.0699°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 84 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 150 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 130 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 120 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 101 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 59 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 28 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 145 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 106 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 127 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 149 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 141 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 121 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 125 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 130 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 120 km
Jun 8, 2007 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.8 136 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 97 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 144 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 288 km
2010 Richard Category 2 298 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 263 km
2001 Iris Category 4 210 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 128 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 116 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 51 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 56 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 58 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 59 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 61 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 62 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 64 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 68 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 78 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 84 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 86 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 90 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 91 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 92 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in

Guastatoya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Guastatoya

14 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
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Guastatoya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Guastatoya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Guastatoya
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Guastatoya

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auto Hotel Casagrande
donde pilo
El Progreso
Hotel Casa Guastatoya
Hotel Mi Casita
Hotel Park
Hotel y Restaurante Tio Juan

Restaurants in Guastatoya

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor
Comedor La Abuela
Comedor Vero
Comedor Wendy
el tablazo get
Restaurante Fuente de Soda
rinconcito chapin

Cafes in Guastatoya

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Dali
Comedor Ixmucane

Cinemas in Guastatoya

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pop Cinema

Bus Stations in Guastatoya

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion y Restaurante Villa del Sol
Terminal de Buses de Guastatoya

Gas Stations in Guastatoya

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Arturo
Don Arturo Gas Station
El Paraiso
GT #1082268733
North West
Puma
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Guastatoya

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banco de Antigua
Banco G&T Continental
Banrural
CHN

Stadiums & Teams in Guastatoya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guastatoya

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala
Elevation
632 m (2,074 ft)
Area
182.0 km² (70.3 mi²)
Postal Code
02001

🇬🇹 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 Guastatoya

What is the population of Guastatoya?

Guastatoya has a population of 24,831 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 104.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guastatoya?

Guastatoya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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