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Jacaltenango, Guatemala
Huehuetenango · Guatemala
Jacaltenango is a mid-size city in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 37,171. Elevation: 4,787 ft (1,459 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jacaltenango
Jacaltenango is a town and municipality situated in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is located in a valley surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Jacaltenango serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name.
In 2002, its urban population was about 23,500 but at the 2018 census the town's population has decreased to 22,533.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,171 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.6666°, -91.7118° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Huehuetenango |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.3 inches (2,040 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jacaltenango
Jacaltenango is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 37,171. The city sits at an elevation of 4,787 feet (1,459 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Jacaltenango
Jacaltenango has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2398 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6666°N, 91.7118°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 73 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 99 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 158 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in |
Jacaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Jacaltenango
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPANA | College | - | , |
Schools in Jacaltenango
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INED | - | - | - | - |
| El Llano y San Basilio | - | - | - | - |
| EFA | - | - | - | - |
| Epaminondas Quintana | - | - | - | - |
| La Regional | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jacaltenango
104 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 102.5, 102.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI (MX) | 92.5, 92.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC (MX) | morelia, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Mexicana 92.3 FM Culiacán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 92.3 fm, adult | MP3 | |
| Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM (MX) | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI (MX) | acir, estación | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC (MX) | latin pop, morelia | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Rancherita 91.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Vibra FM (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Vibra - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| XHCLI-FM "La Comadre 98.5" Culiacan, SI (MX) | culiacan, grupera | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Romántica (Culiacán) - 89.5 FM / 750 AM - XHCSI-FM / XECSI-AM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 89.5 fm, balada | MP3 | |
| MATCH 100.1 (Culiacán) - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 100.1 fm, acir | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Lupe 90.7 FM Culiacán (MX) | adult hits, baladas en español | AAC 93 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| La Patrona (Escuinapa) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, SI (MX) | 570, 570 am | MP3 | |
| Siempre 100.3 HD4 Mazatlán (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vintage 100.3 FM Mazatlán (MX) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La cañona 94.3 FM Escuinapa (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio Variedades 103.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | adult hits, baladas | AAC 64 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena El Fuerte 98.5 FM (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XHCNA-FM 100.1 "Radio Disney" Culiacan, SI (MX) | culiacan, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| bibra fm los mochis (MX) | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas (MX) | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI (MX) | 97.7, 97.7 fm | AAC | |
| Candela Zamora 94.1 FM (MX) | banda, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 99.1 fm, clasics | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI (MX) | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Romatica (MX) | - | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 570, 570 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Neo 100.3 FM HD3 Mazatlán (MX) | charts, hd radio | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vintage 101.3 HD2 Los Mochis (MX) | 2000s, 70s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mexicana 93.3 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM / 1470 AM - XHACE-FM / XEACE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 1470 am, 91.3 fm | AAC | |
| Match Culiacán - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 100.1, 100.1 fm | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Mera Jefa 93.7 FM Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sinaloa 94.5, 93.9 y 92.5 (MX) | baladas en español, banda | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Bella 104.9 FM (MX) | feminist, information | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Mazatlán 102.7 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Mazatlán) - 98.7 FM - XHVOX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 98.7, 98.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Culiacán 101.7 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, charts | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vibra Radio 89.7 Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La RJ 105.1 Mazatlán (MX) | mazatlán, mexico | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Radio fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM [Mazatlán, Sinaloa] (MX) | music, news | AAC | |
| La GS 104.7 Guasave (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La interesante 88.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Morrita 97.1 Mazatlán (MX) | banda norteña, mazatlán | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mejor Culiacán - 104.1 FM - XHECQ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 104.1, 104.1 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Comadre Culiacán - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) | 98.5, 98.5 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón 104.3 FM (MX) | banda, grupera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Los Mochis 98.9 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, charts | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Studio 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 93.1 fm, adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio UAS 96.1 Culiacán (MX) | culiacán, cultural | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Planeta 99.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) | adult contemporary, grupo oir | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Lobos FM Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Más Buena (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 104.3, 104.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor 104.1 Culiacán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Maxi (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) | 92.1 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Energy 88.1 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Stereo uno 94.1 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Z 96.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | AAC 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Los Mochis 90.9 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera Culiacán 102.5 FM (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vintage 94.1 HD2 Culiacán (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exa FM Mazatlán - 89.7 FM - XHOPE-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, SI (MX) | 89.7, 89.7 fm | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena 90.1 FM Los mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 | |
| Radio Disney (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) | 93.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La 103.9 Los Mochis (MX) | ap grupo radio, la 103.9 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Morrita 96.1 Los Mochis (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Interesante 94.5 FM Guasave (MX) | ap grupo radio, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Siempre 101.3 FM Los Mochis (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 95.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Radio fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM [Culiacán, Sinaloa] (MX) | music, news | AAC | |
| Vibra Radio 99.5 Mazatlán (MX) | banda, banda norteña | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Plakosa (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 95.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| La Ke Buena Culiacán - 91.9 FM - XHBL-FM - Radio TV México - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 91.9 fm, banda | MP3 | |
| neo 101.3 HD3 Los Mochis (MX) | 2010s, 2020s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Oscar 90.1 FM Elota/Culiacán (MX) | baladas, baladas en español | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Stereo uno Los Mochis (MX) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Neo 94.1 HD3 Culiacán (MX) | 2010s, 2020s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Vibra FM (Culiacán) - 96.9 FM - XHVQ-FM - Grupo Vibra - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| stereo uno (MX) | 100.3 fm, luznetwork | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La JL Guamuchil (MX) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La bella Culiacán (MX) | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Globo Mazatlán 97.9 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, globo | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Switch 88.9 FM Mazatlán (MX) | hits, latin pop | MP3 | |
| Switch 105.9 Ciudad Juárez (MX) | 00s en español, 80s en español | MP3 | |
| Radio UAdeO (Los Mochis) - 89.3 FM - XHUDO-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Occidente - Los Mochis, Sinaloa (MX) | 89.3 fm, campus radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán (MX) | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho (MX) | concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho | MP3 | |
| La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán (MX) | 95.1, 95.1 fm | AAC | |
| Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 106.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 | |
| Radio Nicolaita (MX) | cultura, cultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nicolita (MX) | public, pública | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán (MX) | 89.9 fm, contemporary hits | AAC | |
| Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI (MX) | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM (MX) | apatzingán, banda | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro (MX) | - | AAC | |
| MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI (MX) | 101.7, 101.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Media News 92.7 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 92.3 fm, adult hits | MP3 | |
| 2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 92.3, 92.3 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia (MX) | hits, latin pop | AAC 131 kbps | |
| LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI (MX) | 88.1, 88.1 fm | MP3 |
Museums in Jacaltenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Balam |
Farmers Markets in Jacaltenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado La Democracia | |||||
| Mercado y Terminal de Santa Eulalia | |||||
| Municipal Market |
Hotels in Jacaltenango
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jacaltenango
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jacaltenango
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Jacaltenango
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Jacaltenango
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Jacaltenango
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jacaltenango
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jacaltenango
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jacaltenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jacaltenango
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barillas upper | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Comitan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | - | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | - | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jacaltenango
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen Guadalupe | |
| Capilla de San Antonio | |
| Capilla de San Juan | |
| Capilla María Auxiliadora | |
| Capilla San Sebastián | |
| Iglesia de la Gracia Jacaltenango | |
| Iglesias | |
| Nuestra Señora de Candelaria |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of Jacaltenango?
Jacaltenango has a population of 37,171 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,995.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jacaltenango?
Jacaltenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.3 inches.