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San Francisco Zapotitlán, Guatemala
Suchitepeque · Guatemala
San Francisco Zapotitlán is a small city in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 22,533. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Francisco Zapotitlán
San Francisco Zapotitlán is a town, with a population of 18,468, and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,533 |
| Population Density | 792 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5894°, -91.5214° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Suchitepeque |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 125.6 inches (3,189 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco Zapotitlán
San Francisco Zapotitlán is a small city in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 22,533. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Francisco Zapotitlán
San Francisco Zapotitlán has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2370 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5894°N, 91.5214°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 | — | 31 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 78 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 53 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 19 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 23 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 70 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 87 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 129 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 22.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 19.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
San Francisco Zapotitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near San Francisco Zapotitlán
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 Francisco Zapotitlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in San Francisco Zapotitlán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco Zapotitlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 |
Banks in San Francisco Zapotitlán
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco Zapotitlán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Francisco Zapotitlán
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | 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 |
| 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 |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Francisco Zapotitlán
What is the population of San Francisco Zapotitlán?
San Francisco Zapotitlán has a population of 22,533 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 792 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Francisco Zapotitlán?
San Francisco Zapotitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.