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La Libertad, Guatemala
Petén · Guatemala
La Libertad is a small city in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 8,646. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Libertad
La Libertad is a municipality in the El Petén department of Guatemala. It contains 79,416 people and has abundant oil reserves that have been commercialized by international oil companies since the 1980s.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,646 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7885°, -90.1170° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Petén |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.2 inches (2,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Libertad
La Libertad is a small city in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 8,646. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 2,684.9 sq mi (6,954.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7885°N, 90.1170°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in La Libertad
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
Museums in La Libertad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de San Miguel | ||||
| Museo El Petencito |
Libraries in La Libertad
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca CUDEP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Libertad
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disagro Santa Elena | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Benito | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Santa Elena Market |
Hotels in La Libertad
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Libertad
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Libertad
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Libertad
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Libertad
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Libertad
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Medium Airport |
| Carmelita Airport | CMM | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Libertad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Macanche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paso Caballos Airport | PCG | Small Airport |
| Poptún Airport | PON | Small Airport |
| Sayaxché Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tikindustrias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Libertad
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica |
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of La Libertad?
La Libertad has a population of 8,646 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,684.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Libertad?
La Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.2 inches.