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San José del Golfo, Guatemala
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San José del Golfo is a small town in Guatemala, Guatemala with a population of 4,908. Elevation: 2,982 ft (909 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San José del Golfo
San José del Golfo is a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala. The Municipality of San José del Golfo is located 28 kilometers from the Capital City to the north-east of Guatemala. Its territory is broken, it belongs to the mountainous region of the Central Highlands of the Republic. The Municipality of San José del Golfo, was established under the Government of general Justo Rufino Barrios, by Decree No. 683 of March 17, 1882, and was annexed to the El Progreso Department on April 13, 1908, however years later by Decree No. 756 on June 9, 1920 it joined the Guatemala Department.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,908 |
| Population Density | 147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7641°, -90.3723° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Guatemala |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José del Golfo
San José del Golfo is a small town in Guatemala (Guatemala) with a population of 4,908. The city sits at an elevation of 2,982 feet (909 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San José del Golfo
San José del Golfo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7641°N, 90.3723°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 | — | 94 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 150 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 62 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 68 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
San José del Golfo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near San José del Golfo
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Infinita | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala | 90.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala | 95.3 fm, español | MP3 | |
| Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala | 101.7 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Clásica 102.5 Guatemala | 102.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Red 106.1 Guatemala | 106.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guatemala | 101.7 fm, centroamérica | MP3 | |
| Actitud 100.9 | \, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Actitud | christian music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM | deportes, hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Guate digital | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Actitud 100.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ixchel | community radio | AAC | |
| Globo 98.9 Guatemala | 98.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mía 93.7 Guatemala | 93.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica | católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in San José del Golfo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mima | ||||
| Ferrari | ||||
| Fundación Rozas-Botrán | ||||
| Kaji Tulam Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Museo Arquidiocesano de Santiago de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnología | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida' | ||||
| Museo de la Iglesia de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo de la Universidad de San Carlos | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de Los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Holocausto Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra" | ||||
| Museo Numismático de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Popol Vuh |
Libraries in San José del Golfo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo General de Centro América | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca El Porveniir de los Obreros | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ludwig Von Mises - UFM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristóbal Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| CCC/BCD | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio schafer | 0.0 | |||||
| Fouders' Library and Educational Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes. | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 0.0 | |||||
| La Teca | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San José del Golfo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| El Amate | |||||
| Futuro Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito Pinares del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Cervantes | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado Comunitario | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de Boca del Monte | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Gallito | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado el Tierrero | |||||
| Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios | |||||
| Mercado La Asunción | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Palmita | |||||
| Mercado la Parroquia | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palencia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Palencia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santa Catarina Pinula | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado Sur Dos | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Mercano Municipal Minerva | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular |
Restaurants in San José del Golfo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San José del Golfo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San José del Golfo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana |
Stadiums & Teams in San José del Golfo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol) | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near San José del Golfo
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San José del Golfo
70 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AGAR | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Blu Medical | ||
| Blue Medical: Clínica Portales | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| cadeg | ||
| CAPI | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro de diagnóstico Blue Medical Portales | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Oculares | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud de la zona 3 | ||
| Centro de Terapia Infantil | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Centro Médico Theilheimer | ||
| Cericap | ||
| Cericap | ||
| clinica de alergias | ||
| Clínica de Nutrición Aplicada CLINAP | ||
| Clínica de Obesidad y Nutricion | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a. | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Municipal | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica | ||
| Clínica Quiropráctica A. López | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas Médicas | ||
| CLINITAD | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dispensario Municipal | ||
| Dr. Heráclito Enríquez | ||
| Edificio Verona | ||
| EPss | ||
| EPss | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Fundación Marco Antonio | ||
| Gastrosoluciones | ||
| Hope International | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Medicorp | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Nuestras Clínicas | ||
| Prevención Cancer de Mama Guatemala | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Salud al Alcance EPSS | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Servident | ||
| Velvet Physical Therapy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San José del Golfo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of San José del Golfo?
San José del Golfo has a population of 4,908 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José del Golfo?
San José del Golfo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.