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Los Amates, Guatemala

Izabal Department · Guatemala

Los Amates is a small town in Izabal Department, Guatemala with a population of 3,417. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,417 Population 12/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
77.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Los Amates

Los Amates

Los Amates is a municipality in the Izabal department of Guatemala. At the 2018 census, the population was 60,914. The mayor is currently Marco Tulio Ramirez Estrada. Los Amates is located on the Motagua River, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the ruins of the ancient Maya city of Quiriguá.

People

Population3,417
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain77.8 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population3,417
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates15.2565°, -89.0972°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceIzabal Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation77.8 inches (1,977 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Amates

Los Amates is a small town in Guatemala (Izabal Department) with a population of 3,417. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Los Amates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Guatemala avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area286.9 sq mi (743.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates15.2565°N, 89.0972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.8"
105% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 101 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 113 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 149 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 115 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 114 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 80 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 85 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 58 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 41 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 100 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 118 km
Apr 25, 2018 5 km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala M4.9 145 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 82 km
Jun 22, 2013 11 km SW of Monjas, Guatemala M4.8 129 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 125 km
Jan 10, 2008 1 km NNW of El Adelanto, Guatemala M4.8 143 km
Aug 16, 1998 6 km ESE of Quesada, Guatemala M4.7 147 km
Jan 2, 2004 13 km NNE of Quesada, Guatemala M4.7 137 km
Feb 21, 2024 8 km W of Mataquescuintla, Guatemala M4.7 149 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 253 km
2020 Nana Category 1 192 km
2016 Earl Category 1 239 km
2010 Richard Category 2 231 km
2001 Iris Category 4 113 km
2000 Keith Category 4 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 144 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 68 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 97 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 112 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 117 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 120 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 126 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 132 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 143 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 144 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 146 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 151 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 162 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 166 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Los Amates has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Los Amates

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM (HN) 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés (HN) 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Los Amates

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo

Farmers Markets in Los Amates

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Los Amates

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G Boutique Hotel
Hotel Margarita

Bus Stations in Los Amates

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Litegua

Gas Stations in Los Amates

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GT #13588453252
Shell Gas Station
Texaco
Uno

Banks in Los Amates

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in Los Amates

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Airports Near Los Amates

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Los Amates

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Park and Ruins of QuiriguaCultural1981

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Los Amates

Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
Cultural · inscribed 1981
Inhabited since the 2nd century A.D., Quirigua had become during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84) the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state. The ruins of Quirigua contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and an impressive series of carved stelae a...

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 Los Amates

What is the population of Los Amates?

Los Amates has a population of 3,417 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 286.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Amates?

Los Amates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.8 inches.

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