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Iztapa, Guatemala

Escuintla · Guatemala

Iztapa is a small town in Escuintla, Guatemala with a population of 4,020. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

4,020 Population 26/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Iztapa

Iztapa, or Puerto de Iztapa, is a municipality in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. It is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by Michatoya and Maria Linda Rivers, and also by the Canal de Chiquimulilla. Its population is about 15,000 people.

People

Population4,020
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population4,020
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates13.9333°, -90.7075°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEscuintla
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iztapa

Iztapa is a small town in Guatemala (Escuintla) with a population of 4,020. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Iztapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Guatemala avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area154.9 sq mi (401.1 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates13.9333°N, 90.7075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 128 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 37 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 43 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 96 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 35 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 131 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 29 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 8 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 67 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 133 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 85 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 78 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 115 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 18 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 43 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 47 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 159 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 98 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 139 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 128 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 137 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 41 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 51 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 59 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 63 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 66 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 66 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 88 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 92 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 100 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 101 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 103 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 108 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 113 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Iztapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Iztapa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aldea El Garitón
Caserio Atitancito
Escuela Tipo Minimo
Escuela José Maria Reyna Barrios
Academia De Cursos Libres
Centro Educativo José Martí
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Farmers Markets in Iztapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza Manantial

Hotels in Iztapa

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blanc
Casa Del Cabo
Cayman Suites
Hotel Solyplaya
Las Marías
Los Ranchos
Pacific Fins
Pantanal
Villas De Michatoya
Villas Los Cabos

Restaurants in Iztapa

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4 Degrees Sur
Cafeteria La Frontera
Cafeteria Mei-Ko
Cafeteria Mey-Ko
Caida Del Sol
Comedor La Bendicion
Comedor Yamileth
Kirjas Restaurant
Lucky Comedor
Pescaderia Ligia
Restaurante Oasis
Super Chapincito

Cafes in Iztapa

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Desperanza
Cevicheria Emanuel
Delicias
Embutidos Gracielita
Hot Dog Charly Jr
Pupuseria 100% Salvadorena
Refresqueria Tres Marias
Tortilleria La Bendicion
Tortilleria La Bendición

Clinics in Iztapa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Médica Pediátrica
Servicio de Salud

Dentists in Iztapa

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental
Laboratorio Dental

Gas Stations in Iztapa

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Oil
Gasolinera El Carrizo
Puma
Shell

Banks in Iztapa

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural
G&T Continental
Tigo Money

Breweries in Iztapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria La Cabana
Cerviceria El Bosque
Cerviceria Lisbeth
Cerviceria Los dos Hermanos

Airports Near Iztapa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iztapa

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea De Dios Filadelfia
Asamblea De Dios Nueva Jerusalem
Iglesia de Iztapa
Iglesia De Jesucristo
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Evangélica
Iglesia Pentecostés Evangelio Mundial Extendido
Iglesia Pentecostes Peniel

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 Iztapa

What is the population of Iztapa?

Iztapa has a population of 4,020 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 154.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iztapa?

Iztapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches.

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