Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Quetzaltenango is a large city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 180,706. Elevation: 7,713 ft (2,351 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango is a municipality and namesake department in western Guatemala. The city is located in a mountain valley at an elevation of 2,330 meters above sea level at its lowest part. Inside the city, it can reach above 2,400 m (7,900 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 180,706 |
| Population Density | 3,139 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,713 ft (2,351 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8446°, -91.5232° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango is a large city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 180,706. The city sits at an elevation of 7,713 feet (2,351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,713 ft (2,351 m) |
| Area | 57.6 sq mi (149.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8446°N, 91.5232°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 | — | 37 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 103 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 5 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 10 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 71 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 79 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 143 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Quetzaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Quetzaltenango
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bienestar Univeritario | University | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Mixto Bellos Horizontes | College | — | — |
| Colegio Juan Wesley | College | — | — |
| Colegio Livermore | College | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | College | — | — |
| Edificio de Ingeniería, Universidad Mesoamericana, Las Américas. Laboratorio de prototipos | University | — | — |
| Galileo Universidad | University | — | — |
| Liceo Santa Maria | College | — | — |
| UdeO Universidad de Occidente | University | — | — |
| Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | University | — | — |
| Universidad Galileo | University | — | — |
| Universidad Landivar, Hermano Pedro | University | — | — |
| Universidad Mariano Gálvez | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala | College | — | — |
| Universidad Mesoamericana | College | — | — |
| Universidad Mesoamericana | University | — | — |
| Universidad Panamericana | College | — | — |
| Universidad Rafael Landívar | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Quetzaltenango
65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Pacaja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela "Carlos A. Velasquez" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial para Niños Antonio Jose de Irisarri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Urbana de Niñas Secundina Arriola | — | — | — | — |
| LA School of High Level | — | — | — | — |
| IFEBO | — | — | — | — |
| Zeth Colegio Bilingüe | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio El Olimpo | — | — | — | — |
| Urbana Mixta Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Quezalteco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegios Santa Marina y Ovidio Decroly | — | — | — | — |
| Royal School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Mixto Centro Educativo Anglo Hispano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Liceo Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Teresa Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano "Elim" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta Francisco Capuano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San José | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alfredo Nobel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Albert Einstein | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional Dr. Roberto Molina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Liceo Metropolitano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pestalo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Liceo Moderno | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad de Occidente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Comerciales de Occidente | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Zeth | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico Bethel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico LA PATRIA | — | — | — | — |
| La Cuchilla | — | — | — | — |
| Encarnación Rosal | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish School Sol Latino | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish Tutors Online | — | — | — | — |
| INEPAS - Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel de Cervantes Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| 西班牙语学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 西班牙语学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Kamalbe Spanish Course | — | — | — | — |
| PLQ Spanish language school | — | — | — | — |
| Yoga House | — | — | — | — |
| ULEW TINIMIT | — | — | — | — |
| INTECAP | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Normal para Varones de Occidente (INVO) | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio IEA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 15 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Experimental Dr. Werner Ovalle López | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jose La Viña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manfredo de León | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela ESFAC | — | — | — | — |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de los Últimos Días | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio ASA | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Privado de Occidente | — | — | — | — |
| IEA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Auxiliares de Enfermería | — | — | — | — |
| "La Palabra" Colegio Evangélico | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Libertador | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bethel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Mixta Manuel C. Figueroa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pascal | — | — | — | — |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quetzaltenango
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Quetzaltenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Quetzaltenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quetzaltenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in Quetzaltenango
74 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quetzaltenango
134 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quetzaltenango
53 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Quetzaltenango
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Quetzaltenango
7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quetzaltenango
41 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Quetzaltenango
20 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Quetzaltenango
7 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quetzaltenango
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quetzaltenango
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quetzaltenango
50 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Quetzaltenango
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Quetzaltenango
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quetzaltenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quetzaltenango
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quetzaltenango
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quetzaltenango
62 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agua Viva | |
| Asamblea de Dios | |
| Asociación Católica Corazón de América | |
| Café | |
| Capilla de la Virgen del Rosario | |
| Casa Comunion | |
| Casa de Adoración | |
| Casa de Oración | |
| Catedral del Espíritu Santo | |
| Centenario Patronato Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | |
| Dios es amor | |
| El Bosque | |
| Iglesia Belen | |
| Iglesia Bethania Xela | |
| Iglesia Catolica Fraternidad Misionera | |
| Iglesia Catolica Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Camino de Santidad | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Jesucristo Es Rey | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal M.I. | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Verbo |
Explore Near Quetzaltenango
Quick Facts
Around Quetzaltenango
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Quetzaltenango
21 places within 15 km
- • Castillo El Carmen
- • Cerro Chonajtajuyub
- • Cerro Chuarrancha
- • Cerro Chuicham
- • Cerro El Galapago
- • Cerro Huitán
- + 6 more
- • Cerro El Baul - Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador al Volcan Santiaguito
- • Mirador de Xela
- • Mirador Posterior Cerro Candelaria
- + 4 more
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Quetzaltenango
What is the population of Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango has a population of 180,706 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 3,139 people per square mile, spread across 57.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.
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