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San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala
Sololá · Guatemala
San Juan La Laguna is a small town in Sololá, Guatemala with a population of 4,608. Elevation: 5,266 ft (1,605 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna is a municipality on the southwest shore of Lago de Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala. It consists of the village named San Juan La Laguna and three smaller aldeas in the nearby mountain. The population is approximately 95% Tz'utujil. Agriculture is most important for the economy, with the service sector growing, especially as the number of tourists increase. The lowest elevation is the shore of Lago Atitlán at 1,562 metres (5,125 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 4,608 |
| Population Density | 251 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6945°, -91.2867° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sololá |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan La Laguna
San Juan La Laguna is a small town in Guatemala (Sololá) with a population of 4,608. The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet (1,605 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6945°N, 91.2867°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 | — | 7 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 102 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 28 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 29 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 49 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 101 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 112 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
San Juan La Laguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in San Juan La Laguna
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuevo Amancer | — | — | — | — |
| Biblioteca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuevo Amancer | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Católico La Salle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan La Laguna
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica | católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Juan La Laguna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in San Juan La Laguna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan La Laguna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez |
Hotels in San Juan La Laguna
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Juan La Laguna
22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Juan La Laguna
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan La Laguna
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan La Laguna
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan La Laguna
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Juan La Laguna
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Juan La Laguna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan La Laguna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan La Laguna
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan La Laguna
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de San Juan Bautista |
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What is the population of San Juan La Laguna?
San Juan La Laguna has a population of 4,608 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan La Laguna?
San Juan La Laguna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.