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San Gaspar Ixchil, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

San Gaspar Ixchil is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 551. Elevation: 4,564 ft (1,391 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

551 Population 5/sq mi density
4,564 ft Elevation 1,391 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Gaspar Ixchil

San Gaspar Ixchil is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango.

People

Population551
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Population551
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Coordinates15.3880°, -91.7256°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Gaspar Ixchil

San Gaspar Ixchil is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 4,564 feet (1,391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Gaspar Ixchil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,564 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Guatemala avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Area101.4 sq mi (262.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.3880°N, 91.7256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 124 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 61 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 101 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 108 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 143 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 111 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 116 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 148 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 149 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 133 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 104 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 97 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 142 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 90 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 113 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 142 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 149 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 115 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 116 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 250 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 97 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 50 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 69 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 73 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 104 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 134 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 136 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 147 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 165 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 185 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (19°C) 14.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 9.3 in
August 65°F (18°C) 9.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 13.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 8.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in

San Gaspar Ixchil has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near San Gaspar Ixchil

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHCLI-FM "La Comadre 98.5" Culiacan, SI (MX) culiacan, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO ESLA AAC
Romántica (Culiacán) - 89.5 FM / 750 AM - XHCSI-FM / XECSI-AM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) 89.5 fm, balada MP3
MATCH 100.1 (Culiacán) - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa (MX) 100.1 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
La Rancherita 91.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) banda, banda norteña AAC 64 kbps
La Lupe 90.7 FM Culiacán (MX) adult hits, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, SI (MX) 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Vibra FM (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Vibra - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) 2000s, 80s MP3 64 kbps
Radio Cañón 104.3 FM (MX) banda, grupera MP3 128 kbps
La Morrita 97.1 Mazatlán (MX) banda norteña, mazatlán MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Culiacán - 104.1 FM - XHECQ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, SI (MX) 104.1, 104.1 fm AAC 32 kbps
La Comadre Culiacán - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) 98.5, 98.5 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La GS 104.7 Guasave (MX) banda, banda norteña MP3 192 kbps
Exa FM Los Mochis 98.9 FM (MX) adult contemporary, charts AAC+ 64 kbps
Studio 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) 93.1 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio UAS 96.1 Culiacán (MX) culiacán, cultural MP3 96 kbps
Planeta 99.7 FM Los Mochis (MX) adult contemporary, grupo oir AAC 64 kbps
Lobos FM Culiacán (MX) 2000s, 2010s MP3 128 kbps
La Más Buena (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) 104.3, 104.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 104.1 Culiacán (MX) banda, banda norteña AAC 32 kbps
La Maxi (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa (MX) 92.1 fm, entretenimiento MP3 64 kbps
La interesante 88.5 FM Los Mochis (MX) ap grupo radio, banda MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM [Mazatlán, Sinaloa] (MX) music, news AAC
La RJ 105.1 Mazatlán (MX) mazatlán, mexico AAC 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 89.7 Guasave (MX) banda, banda norteña MP3 64 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán 101.7 FM (MX) adult contemporary, charts AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mazatlán) - 98.7 FM - XHVOX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI (MX) 98.7, 98.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Mazatlán 102.7 FM (MX) banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Bella 104.9 FM (MX) feminist, information MP3 64 kbps
Radio Sinaloa 94.5, 93.9 y 92.5 (MX) baladas en español, banda MP3 48 kbps
La Mera Jefa 93.7 FM Guasave (MX) banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Match Culiacán - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI (MX) 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 48 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM / 1470 AM - XHACE-FM / XEACE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Mazatlán, Sinaloa (MX) 1470 am, 91.3 fm AAC
La Mexicana 93.3 FM Los Mochis (MX) banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Vintage 101.3 HD2 Los Mochis (MX) 2000s, 70s MP3 96 kbps
Neo 100.3 FM HD3 Mazatlán (MX) charts, hd radio MP3 96 kbps
Dinámica 89.9 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Gaspar Ixchil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Balam
Museo Zaculeo

Libraries in San Gaspar Ixchil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca URL0.0

Farmers Markets in San Gaspar Ixchil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de la Terminal
Mercado Kaibil Balam
Mercado La Democracia
MERCADO MUNICIPAL

Stadiums & Teams in San Gaspar Ixchil

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Gaspar Ixchil

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall 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 Gaspar Ixchil

What is the population of San Gaspar Ixchil?

San Gaspar Ixchil has a population of 551 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 101.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Gaspar Ixchil?

San Gaspar Ixchil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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