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Mazatenango, Guatemala
Suchitepeque · Guatemala
Mazatenango is a mid-size city in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 77,431. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Mazatenango
Mazatenango is a city with a population of 77,431 and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It is the capital of Suchitepéquez department, and is located 165 km from Guatemala City.
People
Climate
| Population | 77,431 |
| Population Density | 1,607 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5341°, -91.5031° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Suchitepeque |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 125.6 inches (3,189 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mazatenango
Mazatenango is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 77,431. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Mazatenango
Mazatenango has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2370 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 48.2 sq mi (124.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5341°N, 91.5031°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 | — | 31 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 74 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 29 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 68 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 93 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 125 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 22.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 19.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Mazatenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Mazatenango
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de parvulos Mazatenango | — | — | — | — |
| National Hospital, Mazatenango | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela of Urbana N.1 Justo Rufino Barrios | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Panamericano | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Bilingue Del Sur Occidente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Perpetuo Soccorru | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Ilustracion | — | — | — | — |
| Academia de Mecanografia Cultura y Superación | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Maria Chinchilla | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mazatenango
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 Mazatenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Mazatenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mazatenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 |
Hotels in Mazatenango
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mazatenango
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mazatenango
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mazatenango
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mazatenango
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mazatenango
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mazatenango
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mazatenango
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mazatenango
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mazatenango
25 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mazatenango
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mazatenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mazatenango
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | 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 |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mazatenango
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| <<Emvios Expres. | |
| DHL | |
| King Expres | |
| Tabsa Expres |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mazatenango
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea De Dios La Transfiguracion | |
| Bienvenidos a Iglesia de Jesucristo Palabra Miel | |
| El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Adventista Central de Mazatenango | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7mo Dia | |
| Iglesia Bautista Peniel | |
| Iglesia Bethania | |
| Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo | |
| Iglesia del Nazareno | |
| Iglesia Del Septimo Dia De Origen Divino | |
| Iglesia Emmanuel Presbiteriana | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Horeb | |
| Iglesia Impacto Del Espiritu Santo Monte Sinai | |
| Iglesia La Hermosa | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Misión Cristiana El Calvario | |
| Mision Cristiana Vida Nueva | |
| Templo Bautista Betel | |
| Templo Evangélico Bautista | |
| Templos Del Principe De Paz |
Quick Facts
Around Mazatenango
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mazatenango
5 places within 15 km
- • Chocolá
- • IRTRA XEJUYUP
- • Xejuyup
- • Xocomil
- • Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC
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What is the population of Mazatenango?
Mazatenango has a population of 77,431 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1,607 people per square mile, spread across 48.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mazatenango?
Mazatenango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.