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Jutiapa, Guatemala

Jutiapa · Guatemala

Jutiapa is a large city in Jutiapa, Guatemala with a population of 145,880. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

145,880 Population 543/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
58.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Jutiapa

Jutiapa

Jutiapa is a city and a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala.

People

Population145,880
Density543/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain58.1 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Population145,880
Population Density543 / sq mi
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Coordinates14.2849°, -89.8880°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceJutiapa
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation58.1 inches (1,476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jutiapa

Jutiapa is a large city in Guatemala (Jutiapa) with a population of 145,880. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Jutiapa

Jutiapa has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1468 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.3° / 29.6° 45.9
Feb 21°C / 70°F 12.2° / 31.9° 13.7
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 13.6° / 33.7° 75.3
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 15.8° / 35.3° 35.1
May 24.1°C / 75°F 17.6° / 33.7° 210.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.6° / 29.7° 218.0
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.4° 175.4
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28° 215.5
Sep 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28° 225.3
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.5° 154.2
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 13.5° / 27.1° 79.4
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.9° 19.9
Jutiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Guatemala avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area268.5 sq mi (695.3 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates14.2849°N, 89.8880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 133 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 113 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 123 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 121 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 126 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 135 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 104 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 115 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 138 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 125 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 40 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 66 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 142 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 76 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 82 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 111 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 133 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 118 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 203 km
2001 Iris Category 4 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 97 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 143 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santiago, Cerro (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 5 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 12 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 16 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 17 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 25 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 27 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 36 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 38 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 41 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 44 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 45 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 56 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 58 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Jutiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Jutiapa

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Ciencias Empresariales ECCE College
Universidad Mariano Gálvez University Visit →
Universidad Panamericana - Jutiapa University

Schools in Jutiapa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Academia Fátima
Centro de Educación Media Agropecuaria del suroriente
Escuela Tipo Federación Salomón Carrillo Ramírez
Escuela de Ciencias Comerciales
Instituto Experimental Mario Efraín Nájera Farfán
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Radio Stations near Jutiapa

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero MP3
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Plenitud Radio (SV) MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Jutiapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa

Hotels in Jutiapa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mansión la villa

Restaurants in Jutiapa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut

Cafes in Jutiapa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Barista

Cinemas in Jutiapa

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinépolis

Bus Stations in Jutiapa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses Extraurbanos

Gas Stations in Jutiapa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Shell
Shell
Texaco
Uno

Banks in Jutiapa

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in Jutiapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jutiapa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jutiapa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Verbo Jutiapa
Iglesia de San Cristóbal
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
Parroquia San Cristobal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

Around Jutiapa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Parks 3
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near Jutiapa

9 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Cerro Buena Vista
  • • Cerro de la Pava
  • • Cerro Joya Grande
  • • Cerro Las Aradas
  • • Cerro Las Crucitas
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Ruinas de Pepemilla
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Viewpoint in a field

🇬🇹 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 Jutiapa

What is the population of Jutiapa?

Jutiapa has a population of 145,880 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 543 people per square mile, spread across 268.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jutiapa?

Jutiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.

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