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Palestina de los Altos, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Palestina de los Altos is a small town in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 1,691. Elevation: 8,612 ft (2,625 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palestina de los Altos
Palestina de Los Altos is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. Its inhabitants speak Mam and Spanish.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,691 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,612 ft (2,625 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9334°, -91.6940° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.3 inches (1,811 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palestina de los Altos
Palestina de los Altos is a small town in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 1,691. The city sits at an elevation of 8,612 feet (2,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,612 ft (2,625 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9334°N, 91.6940°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 | — | 58 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 107 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 24 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 50 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 100 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 163 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in |
Palestina de los Altos has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 54°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Palestina de los Altos
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Palestina de los Altos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Palestina de los Altos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palestina de los Altos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Gas Stations in Palestina de los Altos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palestina de los Altos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palestina de los Altos
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 |
| Chajul Airport | — | 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 |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palestina de los Altos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| IGLESIA CATOLICA |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palestina de los Altos
What is the population of Palestina de los Altos?
Palestina de los Altos has a population of 1,691 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palestina de los Altos?
Palestina de los Altos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.