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La Democracia, Guatemala

Escuintla · Guatemala

La Democracia is a small city in Escuintla, Guatemala with a population of 13,400. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

13,400 Population 108/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
109.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About La Democracia

La Democracia

La Democracia is a town, with a population of 13,400, and a municipality, with a population of 23,017, in the Escuintla department of Guatemala. It is most notable for the Olmec-influenced carved stone heads from the Monte Alto culture now on display around the town square. The town possesses a small archaeological museum, the Museo Regional de Arqueología de la Democracia.

People

Population13,400
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain109.5 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population13,400
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates14.2292°, -90.9481°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEscuintla
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation109.5 inches (2,781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Democracia

La Democracia is a small city in Guatemala (Escuintla) with a population of 13,400. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in La Democracia

La Democracia has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2233 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.3° 19.6
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.3° 6.8
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.4° 32.1
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 25.1° / 34.3° 57.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 25.6° / 33.1° 292.3
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 31.9° 463.2
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.3° 275.8
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 25° / 32.2° 342.2
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 31.4° 368.5
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 31.2° 250.3
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 31.1° 113.3
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.2° 11.6
La Democracia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Guatemala avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (321.0 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates14.2292°N, 90.9481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.5"
188% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 21.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,182 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 M7.4 106 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 137 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 57 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 83 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 59 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 132 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 70 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 133 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 99 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 42 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 65 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 41 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 49 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 47 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 119 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 60 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 58 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 108 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 83 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 112 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 1 194 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 56 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 106 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 105 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuego (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 28 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 31 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 34 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 41 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 50 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 59 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 60 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 88 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 88 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 94 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 103 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 115 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 117 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 127 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 21.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 15.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in

La Democracia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near La Democracia

15 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
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango AAC 128 kbps

Museums in La Democracia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
Museo del azúcar
Museo Rubén Chevez Vandorne

Farmers Markets in La Democracia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de La Democracia
Mercado Municipal San Martin Patulul

Banks in La Democracia

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM

Stadiums & Teams in La Democracia

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Airports Near La Democracia

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Democracia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de La Democracia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Area
321.0 km² (123.9 mi²)
Postal Code
05003
Website
munidemoescuintla.gob.gt

🇬🇹 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 La Democracia

What is the population of La Democracia?

La Democracia has a population of 13,400 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Democracia?

La Democracia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.5 inches.

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