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Río Blanco, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Río Blanco is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 829. Elevation: 8,615 ft (2,626 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Río Blanco
Río Blanco är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de San Marcos, i den västra delen av landet, 130 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Río Blanco ligger 2 598 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 829.
People
Climate
| Population | 829 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,615 ft (2,626 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.0382°, -91.6846° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.2 inches (1,529 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Blanco
Río Blanco is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 829. The city sits at an elevation of 8,615 feet (2,626 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,615 ft (2,626 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0382°N, 91.6846°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 | — | 64 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 119 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 32 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 34 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 47 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 106 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 169 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Río Blanco
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Río Blanco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Río Blanco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Blanco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Blanco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Río Blanco
25 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 |
| Chajul 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 |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | 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 |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Río Blanco?
Río Blanco has a population of 829 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Blanco?
Río Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.