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Petapa, Guatemala
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Petapa is a large city in Guatemala, Guatemala with a population of 135,447. Elevation: 4,209 ft (1,283 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Petapa
San Miguel Petapa also known as Petapa is a city and municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala, located south of Guatemala City. The city has a population of 129,124 according to the 2018 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 135,447 |
| Population Density | 12,213 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,209 ft (1,283 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5019°, -90.5620° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Guatemala |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Petapa
Petapa is a large city in Guatemala (Guatemala) with a population of 135,447. The city sits at an elevation of 4,209 feet (1,283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Petapa
Petapa 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 | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,209 ft (1,283 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5019°N, 90.5620°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 | - | 75 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 148 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pacaya (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 14 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 34 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 34 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 42 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in |
Petapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Petapa
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Emmanuel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio CIA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ricardo del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Verbo Alamos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mixto Evangélico NICTE | - | - | - | - |
| Verbo 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Renacimiento | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Telma Arroyo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nacional Urbana Mixta Andres Gilberto Cuxil Toc | - | - | - | - |
| Academia y CAT Tercer Milenio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Victor Manuel Moraga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Villa Real | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Cristiano en Computacion Ciencia y Sabiduria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Real San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela No. 68 Granjas Gerona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta No. 680 San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Petapa
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 Petapa
| 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 | ||||
| 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 Petapa
| 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 de Palencia | 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 |
Farmers Markets in Petapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| El Amate | |||||
| Futuro Mercado Municipal | |||||
| 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 Veinte | |||||
| Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palencia | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Fraijanes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Palencia | |||||
| 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 |
Restaurants in Petapa
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Petapa
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Petapa
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Petapa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Petapa
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Petapa
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Petapa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Petapa
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Petapa
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Petapa
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Petapa
18 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Petapa
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Petapa
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Petapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Petapa
| 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 Petapa
11 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 |
| Monterrico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Petapa
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 Petapa
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Cristo Dulce Refugio | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel | |
| Iglesia del Evangelio Rey de Gloria | |
| Iglesia Episcopal | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostes Olivos del Sinai | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Vida | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Nazaret Sur | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Tabernaculo de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Pentecostes El Olivar | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Vida Iglesia Cristiana |
Quick Facts
Around Petapa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Petapa
44 places within 15 km
- • Acropolis
- • Centro Arqueologico Kaminal Juyú " 1st city of Nephi"
- • El Mulato
- • Iglesias Viejas
- • Kaminal Juyú
- + 2 more
- • Castillo de Dorión
- • Fuerte de San José Buena Vista
- • Cerro Agua de Las Minas
- • Cerro Chino
- • Cerro Chiquito
- • Cerro Chococ
- • Cerro El Cucurucho
- + 16 more
- • Ingreso senderos de Alux
- • Parque La Villa de Guadalupe
- • Parque Lotificación La Montaña
- • corazón de agua
- • Dump viewpoint
- • Mirador 2 cerro chino
- • Mirador 3 cerro chino
- • Mirador Fátima
- + 5 more
- • Zoológico La Aurora
🇬🇹 About Guatemala
Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Petapa
What is the population of Petapa?
Petapa has a population of 135,447 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 12,213 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Petapa?
Petapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.