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Pajapita, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Pajapita is a small city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 8,164. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pajapita
Pajapita is a town and municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala.It was created on 31 May 1920, after the station of Vado Ancho on the Panamerican Railroad of Guatemala was built. Due to its privileged location on the way from Guatemala to Mexico, Pajapita enjoyed considerable development while the Guatemalan railways were owned by International Railways of Central America (IRCA), an American company that belonged to the United Fruit Company. However, with the decline of the rail that followed the constructions of major highways in the country the importance of the town of Vado Ancho diminished, to the point that in the early 21st century it was completely abandoned.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,164 |
| Population Density | 95 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7215°, -92.0352° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.7 inches (2,482 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pajapita
Pajapita is a small city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 8,164. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Pajapita
Pajapita has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 85.5 sq mi (221.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7215°N, 92.0352°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 | — | 86 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 83 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 48 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 46 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 56 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 127 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 16.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Pajapita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Pajapita
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INBACOPA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pajapita
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pajapita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Soconusco |
Libraries in Pajapita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberira La Excelencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria El Maestro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pajapita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "Los Laureles" | |||||
| Mercado "Los Laureles" | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Publico | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Sebastian Escobar | |||||
| Mercado Sebastian Escobar | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| San Juan |
Hotels in Pajapita
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pajapita
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pajapita
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pajapita
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pajapita
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pajapita
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pajapita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capricornio | ||||
| Capricornio | ||||
| Corona de Tapachula | ||||
| Corona de Tapachula |
Stadiums & Teams in Pajapita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pajapita
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pajapita
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL |
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What is the population of Pajapita?
Pajapita has a population of 8,164 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pajapita?
Pajapita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 97.7 inches.