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San Antonio Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

San Marcos · Guatemala

San Antonio Sacatepéquez is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 1,658. Elevation: 7,687 ft (2,343 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,658 Population 39/sq mi density
7,687 ft Elevation 2,343 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
71.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Antonio Sacatepéquez

San Antonio Sacatepéquez

San Antonio Sacatepéquez is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala.

People

Population1,658
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain71.3 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation7,687 ft (2,343 m)
Population1,658
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation7,687 ft (2,343 m)
Coordinates14.9606°, -91.7315°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSan Marcos
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation71.3 inches (1,811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Antonio Sacatepéquez

San Antonio Sacatepéquez is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 1,658. The city sits at an elevation of 7,687 feet (2,343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Antonio Sacatepéquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,687 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Guatemala avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,687 ft (2,343 m)
Area42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates14.9606°N, 91.7315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.3"
88% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 110 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 102 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 83 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 137 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 30 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 116 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 84 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 71 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 104 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 58 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 99 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 101 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 77 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 78 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 146 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 88 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 97 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 137 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 269 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 295 km
1998 Lester Category 1 299 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 63 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 110 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 29 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 30 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 45 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 70 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 105 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 106 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 160 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 9.0 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 13.4 in
July 58°F (15°C) 8.5 in
August 58°F (14°C) 9.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 13.9 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 9.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in

San Antonio Sacatepéquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 54°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in San Antonio Sacatepéquez

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EORM Monterrey
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Radio Stations near San Antonio Sacatepéquez

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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos0.0
Geo Liberí y Papeleria0.0

Farmers Markets in San Antonio Sacatepéquez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado la Democracia
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado Las Flores
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco
Mercado Municipal El Centro
Mercado no. 1
Mercado Paloma
Mercado Trigales
Metamercado
Terminal Market

Stadiums & Teams in San Antonio Sacatepéquez

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Airports Near San Antonio Sacatepéquez

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez

What is the population of San Antonio Sacatepéquez?

San Antonio Sacatepéquez has a population of 1,658 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?

San Antonio Sacatepéquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.

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