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Salcajá, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Salcajá is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 19,434. Elevation: 7,618 ft (2,322 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salcajá
Salcajá is a town and municipality in Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,434 |
| Population Density | 3,191 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,618 ft (2,322 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8796°, -91.4570° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.2 inches (1,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salcajá
Salcajá is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 19,434. The city sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet (2,322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Salcajá
Salcajá 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 | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,618 ft (2,322 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8796°N, 91.4570°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 | - | 35 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 110 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 11 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 17 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 75 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 75 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 139 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Salcajá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Salcajá
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Curruchique | - | - | - | - |
| INEB Curruchique | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado Salcajá | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Liceo de Estudios Avancados | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Salcajá | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Happy Kids Home | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salcajá
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 Salcajá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Salcajá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salcajá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in Salcajá
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salcajá
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salcajá
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Salcajá
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Salcajá
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salcajá
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salcajá
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salcajá
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salcajá
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salcajá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salcajá
19 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 |
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salcajá
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea de Dios Pentecostes Luz del Cielo | |
| Church of San Jacinto | |
| Iglesia de Cristo de Urbina Cantel | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| the church of Jesus Christ of later day saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of Salcajá?
Salcajá has a population of 19,434 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 3,191 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salcajá?
Salcajá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.