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Quezaltepeque, Guatemala

Chiquimula · Guatemala

Quezaltepeque is a small town in Chiquimula, Guatemala with a population of 4,126. Elevation: 2,146 ft (654 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

4,126 Population 14/sq mi density
2,146 ft Elevation 654 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Quezaltepeque

Quezaltepeque is a municipality, with a population of 28,075 and an area of 239 km2, in the Chiquimula department of Guatemala. The local economy is based on agriculture. Agricultural products include coffee, maize and beans. As of 1993, there was a working telegraph terminal there in the post office.

People

Population4,126
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Population4,126
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Coordinates14.6355°, -89.4424°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChiquimula
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quezaltepeque

Quezaltepeque is a small town in Guatemala (Chiquimula) with a population of 4,126. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet (654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Quezaltepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Guatemala avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Area286.6 sq mi (742.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates14.6355°N, 89.4424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

613 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 120 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 111 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 53 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 142 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 117 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 142 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 139 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 134 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 125 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 143 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 120 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 139 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 78 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 131 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 134 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 106 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 140 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 270 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 4 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 126 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 85 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 22 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 25 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 35 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 41 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 45 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 54 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 57 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 65 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 68 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 70 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 86 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 89 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 89 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 91 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Quezaltepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Quezaltepeque

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Párvulos
Colegio Redención
Prof. Gustavo Adolfo Monrroy Mejía
Instituto Miguel Ángel Landavery Guzmán
Colegio San Francisco
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Radio Stations near Quezaltepeque

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Quezaltepeque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Quezaltepeque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal La Bendición

Hotels in Quezaltepeque

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Río Lindo

Restaurants in Quezaltepeque

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

comedor la ceiba
Restaurante Yolanda

Gas Stations in Quezaltepeque

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Puma
GT #713833597

Banks in Quezaltepeque

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agromercantil
Aztec Bank
Aztec Bank
Aztec Bank
Aztec Bank
Azteca
Bank of Banrural Development
Banrural
Coosajo

Stadiums & Teams in Quezaltepeque

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Airports Near Quezaltepeque

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quezaltepeque

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
Iglesia del Calvario

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 Quezaltepeque

What is the population of Quezaltepeque?

Quezaltepeque has a population of 4,126 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 286.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quezaltepeque?

Quezaltepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.

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