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San Carlos Sija, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
San Carlos Sija is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 6,831. Elevation: 8,681 ft (2,646 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Carlos Sija
San Carlos Sija is a municipality in Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,831 |
| Population Density | 71 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,681 ft (2,646 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9844°, -91.5491° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Carlos Sija
San Carlos Sija is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 6,831. The city sits at an elevation of 8,681 feet (2,646 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,681 ft (2,646 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9844°N, 91.5491°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 | — | 50 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 117 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 21 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 62 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 90 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 154 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
San Carlos Sija has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near San Carlos Sija
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 San Carlos Sija
| 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 San Carlos Sija
| 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 San Carlos Sija
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Hotels in San Carlos Sija
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Carlos Sija
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Carlos Sija
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos Sija
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Carlos Sija
21 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 |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina 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 |
| San Pedro Cotija 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 San Carlos Sija
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Congregacion Rio - Recuerdo a Barrios |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Carlos Sija?
San Carlos Sija has a population of 6,831 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 95.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Carlos Sija?
San Carlos Sija has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.