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San José, Guatemala
Petén · Guatemala
San José is a small town in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 1,201. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About San José
San José är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de San José och departementet Petén, i den norra delen av landet, 270 km norr om huvudstaden Guatemala City. San José ligger 147 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 201. Den ligger vid sjön Lake Petén Itzá.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,201 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9833°, -89.9000° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Petén |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.1 inches (1,832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José
San José is a small town in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 1,201. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 2,828.7 sq mi (7,326.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9833°N, 89.9000°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.6").
Schools in San José
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Párvulos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San José
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in San José
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de San Miguel | ||||
| Museo El Petencito |
Libraries in San José
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca CUDEP | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San José
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disagro Santa Elena | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Benito | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo | |||||
| Santa Elena Market |
Hotels in San José
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San José
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San José
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San José
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San José
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Medium Airport |
| Carmelita Airport | CMM | Small Airport |
| Dos Lagunas Airport | DON | Small Airport |
| La Libertad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Macanche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paso Caballos Airport | PCG | Small Airport |
| Poptún Airport | PON | Small Airport |
| Sayaxché Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tikindustrias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San José
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tikal National Park | Mixed | 1979 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San José
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San José?
San José has a population of 1,201 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,828.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José?
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.