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La Esperanza, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
La Esperanza is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 16,461. Elevation: 8,087 ft (2,465 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About La Esperanza
La Esperanza är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de La Esperanza och departementet Departamento de Quetzaltenango, i den västra delen av landet, 120 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. La Esperanza ligger 2 475 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 16 461.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,461 |
| Population Density | 2,479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,087 ft (2,465 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8717°, -91.5614° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Esperanza
La Esperanza is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 16,461. The city sits at an elevation of 8,087 feet (2,465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in La Esperanza
La Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,087 ft (2,465 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8717°N, 91.5614°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 | — | 42 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 105 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 10 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 66 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 85 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 148 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near La Esperanza
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Esperanza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Hotels in La Esperanza
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Esperanza
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Esperanza
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Esperanza
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Esperanza
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Esperanza
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Esperanza
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Esperanza
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Don Julio | |
| Iglesia Calvary | |
| Iglesia evangélica | |
| Iglesia evangélica | |
| Iglesia evangélica | |
| Templo de San José Apostol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a population of 16,461 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 2,479 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.