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San Cristóbal Totonicapán, Guatemala
Totonicapán · Guatemala
San Cristóbal Totonicapán is a small town in Totonicapán, Guatemala with a population of 4,191. Elevation: 7,677 ft (2,340 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Cristóbal Totonicapán
San Cristóbal Totonicapán is a town, with a population of 36,119, and a municipality in the Totonicapán department in the South-Western region of Guatemala. It celebrates its titular party on 25 July.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,191 |
| Population Density | 126 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,677 ft (2,340 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9168°, -91.4406° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Totonicapán |
| 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 San Cristóbal Totonicapán
San Cristóbal Totonicapán is a small town in Guatemala (Totonicapán) with a population of 4,191. The city sits at an elevation of 7,677 feet (2,340 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.
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 | 7,677 ft (2,340 m) |
| Area | 33.3 sq mi (86.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9168°N, 91.4406°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 | — | 37 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 114 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 16 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 76 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 76 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 140 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 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 |
San Cristóbal Totonicapán 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 San Cristóbal Totonicapán
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Juan Bautista Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Cristóbal Totonicapán
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 Cristóbal Totonicapán
| 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 | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
| 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 de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal Totonicapán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Cristóbal Totonicapán
18 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 |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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 Cristóbal Totonicapán?
San Cristóbal Totonicapán has a population of 4,191 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal Totonicapán?
San Cristóbal Totonicapán 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.