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Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Retalhuleu · Guatemala
Retalhuleu is a mid-size city in Retalhuleu, Guatemala with a population of 90,505. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu is a city in south-western Guatemala, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) by road southwest of Quetzaltenango. It is the departmental seat of Retalhuleu Department as well as the municipal seat of Retalhuleu Municipality. Locally it is nicknamed "Reu."
People
Climate
| Population | 90,505 |
| Population Density | 148 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5358°, -91.6785° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Retalhuleu |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 116.9 inches (2,968 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Retalhuleu) with a population of 90,505. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Retalhuleu
Retalhuleu has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 611.1 sq mi (1,582.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5358°N, 91.6785°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 | — | 49 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 65 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 34 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 81 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 87 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 143 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 21.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 17.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 20.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 18.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Retalhuleu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Retalhuleu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Mi Primera Luz | College | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Mixto | College | — | — |
| Galileo Universidad | University | — | — |
| Instituto Técnico Industrial Georg Kerschensteiner | College | — | — |
Schools in Retalhuleu
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Retalteco de Formación Integral CERFI | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Paraiso | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Lisbi | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Mixto Monterrey | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe Paraíso Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mario Monteforte Toledo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| D'antoni | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional Mixta Tipo Federación "Rubén Villagran Paúl" | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Adolfo V. Hall del Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Cantón Antigua Perú | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mixto Nuevos Horizontes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Mixta Soledad Ayau | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Evangélico Guatemalteco | — | — | — | — |
| Corporacion Emanuel y Colegio Lavagnino | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Nuestro Mundo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Particular Mixto Paulo Coelho | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios La Casona | — | — | — | — |
| Casa Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Comercial Mary Pickford | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Retalhuleu
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 Retalhuleu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipalidad | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Retalhuleu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Retalhuleu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Metamercado |
Hotels in Retalhuleu
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Retalhuleu
57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Retalhuleu
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Retalhuleu
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Retalhuleu
6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Retalhuleu
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Retalhuleu
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Retalhuleu
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Retalhuleu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Retalhuleu
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Retalhuleu
29 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Retalhuleu
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Retalhuleu
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Retalhuleu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Retalhuleu
24 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 |
| 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 |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Retalhuleu
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cargos | |
| Exisa Express | |
| Guate Expreso | |
| Internacional King Express | |
| Oficina de Correo Municipal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Retalhuleu
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Oracion Iglesia de Dios | |
| El Buen Pastor | |
| Familiar "Shekina" | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia | |
| Iglesia catolica | |
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia Cristiana El Dios Altisimo | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Familiar Shekina | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia De Cristo Maranatha | |
| Iglesia De Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios E.C. | |
| Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Restauración | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Cantón Cabañas | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostes Dios de Pactos | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Presbiteriana Sinaí |
Quick Facts
Around Retalhuleu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Retalhuleu
4 places within 15 km
- • Tak'alik Ab'a
- • IRTRA XEJUYUP
- • Xejuyup
- • Xocomil
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What is the population of Retalhuleu?
Retalhuleu has a population of 90,505 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 611.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Retalhuleu?
Retalhuleu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.9 inches.