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San Bartolomé Jocotenango, Guatemala
Quiché · Guatemala
San Bartolomé Jocotenango is a small town in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 5,056 ft (1,541 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Bartolomé Jocotenango
San Bartolomé Jocotenango is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,620 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,056 ft (1,541 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1915°, -91.0781° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quiché |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.5 inches (2,476 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Bartolomé Jocotenango
San Bartolomé Jocotenango is a small town in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 5,056 feet (1,541 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,056 ft (1,541 m) |
| Area | 150.5 sq mi (389.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1915°N, 91.0781°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 65 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 80 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 111 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 136 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 15.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
San Bartolomé Jocotenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Radio Stations near San Bartolomé Jocotenango
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in San Bartolomé Jocotenango
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Regional |
Libraries in San Bartolomé Jocotenango
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bliblioteca Parroquial. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Bartolomé Jocotenango
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado antiguo | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| plaza |
Stadiums & Teams in San Bartolomé Jocotenango
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Bartolomé Jocotenango
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Bartolomé Jocotenango?
San Bartolomé Jocotenango has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 150.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Bartolomé Jocotenango?
San Bartolomé Jocotenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.5 inches.