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Morazán, Guatemala

El Progreso · Guatemala

Morazán is a small town in El Progreso, Guatemala with a population of 2,554. Elevation: 1,178 ft (359 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,554 Population 25/sq mi density
1,178 ft Elevation 359 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Morazán

Morazán is a municipality in the El Progreso Department of Guatemala.

People

Population2,554
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Population2,554
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Coordinates14.9328°, -90.1431°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEl Progreso
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morazán

Morazán is a small town in Guatemala (El Progreso) with a population of 2,554. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet (359 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Morazán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Guatemala avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates14.9328°N, 90.1431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

677 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 74 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 133 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 116 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 60 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 39 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 134 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 109 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 127 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 141 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 134 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 131 km
Jun 8, 2007 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.8 139 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 98 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 114 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 76 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 108 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 124 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 286 km
2010 Richard Category 2 292 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 271 km
2001 Iris Category 4 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 122 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 120 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 62 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 70 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 71 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 71 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 73 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 73 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 76 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 79 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 83 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 91 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 92 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 94 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 101 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in

Morazán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Morazán

14 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
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Morazán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Morazán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Guastatoya
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Morazán

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Flores
Don Fulvio
El Guayabo
Los Leones
Tienda y Comedor Handy

Cafes in Morazán

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panadería Don Julian

Gas Stations in Morazán

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Texaco

Shopping Malls in Morazán

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Comercial Chiky

Stadiums & Teams in Morazán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morazán

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morazán

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Concepcion
Templo Arca de Noe

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

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 Morazán

What is the population of Morazán?

Morazán has a population of 2,554 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 104.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morazán?

Morazán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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