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Pochuta, Guatemala

Chimaltenango · Guatemala

Pochuta is a small town in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 3,879. Elevation: 3,054 ft (931 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

3,879 Population 121/sq mi density
3,054 ft Elevation 931 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
102.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Pochuta

Pochuta is a municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala.

People

Population3,879
Density121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain102.0 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Population3,879
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Coordinates14.5445°, -91.0890°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChimaltenango
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation102.0 inches (2,590 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pochuta

Pochuta is a small town in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 3,879. The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet (931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Pochuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Guatemala avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area32.2 sq mi (83.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates14.5445°N, 91.0890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.0"
168% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 20.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 107 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 107 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 93 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 121 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 148 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 46 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 125 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 108 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 148 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 70 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 111 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 6 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 103 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 80 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 125 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 55 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 16 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 68 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 231 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 285 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 20 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 107 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 13 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 23 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 24 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 38 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 54 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 55 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 56 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 78 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 85 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 121 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 128 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 129 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 133 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 19.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 13.3 in
August 67°F (19°C) 14.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 20.5 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 12.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Pochuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (20.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Pochuta

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango AAC 128 kbps
Radio Sololá 88.7 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Pochuta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas
Azul Maya Archaeological Museum
Casa Cakchiquel
Centro Cultural
Landscapes of memory
Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
Museo de sitio de Iximché
Museo del azúcar
Museo K`ojajaay
Museo Lacustre Atitlán
Museo Tzununya

Libraries in Pochuta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala0.0

Farmers Markets in Pochuta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Almacenes Tropigas
Central de Mayoreo
CENTRO COMERICIAL
El Gallo más Gallo
Grand Plaza Asis
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Comalapa
Mercado Municipal San Martin Patulul
Mercado Municipal, Tecpan
Plaza Ordoñez

Gas Stations in Pochuta

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GASOLINERA DON RUDY
Texaco

Shopping Malls in Pochuta

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CENTRO COMERCIAL

Breweries in Pochuta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervicería

Stadiums & Teams in Pochuta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pochuta

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pochuta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel

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 Pochuta

What is the population of Pochuta?

Pochuta has a population of 3,879 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 32.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pochuta?

Pochuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 102.0 inches.

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