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Ixchiguán, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Ixchiguán is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 2,263. Elevation: 10,545 ft (3,214 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Ixchiguán
Ixchiguán is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. The economy is based on temporary work force on the coffee plantations, respectively on a male migrating work force in Mexico.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,263 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,545 ft (3,214 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1638°, -91.9326° |
| 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 Ixchiguán
Ixchiguán is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 2,263. The city sits at an elevation of 10,545 feet (3,214 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 | 10,545 ft (3,214 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1638°N, 91.9326°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 | — | 94 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 131 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 19 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 60 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 61 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 135 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Ixchiguán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Ixchiguán
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 Ixchiguán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura |
Libraries in Ixchiguán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ixchiguán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cacahoatán | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Ixchiguán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ixchiguán
25 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 |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | 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 Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ixchiguán?
Ixchiguán has a population of 2,263 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ixchiguán?
Ixchiguán 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.