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Magdalena Milpas Altas, Guatemala
Sacatepéquez · Guatemala
Magdalena Milpas Altas is a small city in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala with a population of 11,856. Elevation: 6,706 ft (2,044 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Magdalena Milpas Altas
Magdalena Milpas Altas is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,856 |
| Population Density | 2,486 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5480°, -90.6748° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sacatepéquez |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,398 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Magdalena Milpas Altas
Magdalena Milpas Altas is a small city in Guatemala (Sacatepéquez) with a population of 11,856. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet (2,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Magdalena Milpas Altas
Magdalena Milpas Altas has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5480°N, 90.6748°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 62 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 146 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 20 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 22 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 52 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 95 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Magdalena Milpas Altas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Magdalena Milpas Altas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santo Tomas Milpas Altas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Magdalena Milpas Altas
16 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 | |
| Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM | deportes, hits | AAC+ 32 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 Magdalena Milpas Altas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mima | ||||
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Ferrari | ||||
| Fundación Rozas-Botrán | ||||
| Kaji Tulam Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| MURB art museum | ||||
| Museo Arquidiocesano de Santiago de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnología | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de la Iglesia de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo de la Universidad de San Carlos | ||||
| Museo de Los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Holocausto Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Numismático de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Popol Vuh | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes | ||||
| Santo Domingo del Cerro |
Libraries in Magdalena Milpas Altas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca El Porveniir de los Obreros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ludwig Von Mises - UFM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Frrancisco Cuevas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristóbal Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| CCC/BCD | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Fouders' Library and Educational Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Magdalena Milpas Altas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| El Amate | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito Pinares del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Cervantes | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado Comunitario | |||||
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Gallito | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado el Tierrero | |||||
| Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios | |||||
| Mercado La Asunción | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Palmita | |||||
| Mercado la Parroquia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Fraijanes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santa Catarina Pinula | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Mercado Sur Dos | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Mercano Municipal Minerva | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Restaurants in Magdalena Milpas Altas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Magdalena Milpas Altas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Magdalena Milpas Altas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Magdalena Milpas Altas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol) | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near Magdalena Milpas Altas
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Magdalena Milpas Altas
73 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AGAR | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Blu Medical | ||
| Blue Medical: Clínica Portales | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| cadeg | ||
| CAPI | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro de diagnóstico Blue Medical Portales | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Centro de Terapia Infantil | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Cericap | ||
| Cericap | ||
| clinica de alergias | ||
| Clínica de Nutrición Aplicada CLINAP | ||
| Clínica de Obesidad y Nutricion | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica | ||
| Clínica Quiropráctica A. López | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas Médicas | ||
| CLINITAD | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dr. Heráclito Enríquez | ||
| Edificio Verona | ||
| EPss | ||
| EPss | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Gastrosoluciones | ||
| Hope International | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Medicorp | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Nuestras Clínicas | ||
| Prevención Cancer de Mama Guatemala | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident | ||
| Velvet Physical Therapy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Magdalena Milpas Altas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church |
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What is the population of Magdalena Milpas Altas?
Magdalena Milpas Altas has a population of 11,856 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 2,486 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Magdalena Milpas Altas?
Magdalena Milpas Altas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.