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San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
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San Juan Sacatepéquez is a large city in Guatemala, Guatemala with a population of 136,886. Elevation: 6,043 ft (1,842 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan Sacatepéquez
San Juan Sacatepéquez is a city, with a population of 155,965 making it the eighth largest in Guatemala, and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala, northwest of Guatemala City. The city is known for flower-growing and wooden furniture.
People
Climate
| Population | 136,886 |
| Population Density | 1,045 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,043 ft (1,842 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7189°, -90.6442° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Guatemala |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.1 inches (1,373 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan Sacatepéquez
San Juan Sacatepéquez is a large city in Guatemala (Guatemala) with a population of 136,886. The city sits at an elevation of 6,043 feet (1,842 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Juan Sacatepéquez
San Juan Sacatepéquez 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 | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,043 ft (1,842 m) |
| Area | 131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7189°N, 90.6442°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 | — | 65 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 144 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 35 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 37 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 68 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 95 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
San Juan Sacatepéquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in San Juan Sacatepéquez
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegió Bilingüe Ican | College | — | — |
| Colegio Medalla Milagrosa | College | — | — |
| Colegio Mixto Bilingüe New Concept | College | — | — |
| Colegio Mixto Bilingüe New Concept | College | — | — |
| Colegio san Antonio | College | — | — |
| Instituto De Educación Básica y Escuela De Ciencias Comerciales Por Cooperativa De Enseñanza Lic. Carlos Abilio Giron Noriega | College | — | — |
| Técnico Industrial Zaragoza De Heredia | College | — | — |
Schools in San Juan Sacatepéquez
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de varones Filadelfo Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mixto Atenas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangelico Maya Bethania | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Politecnica | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan Sacatepéquez
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 Juan Sacatepéquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mima | ||||
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Ferrari | ||||
| Fundación Rozas-Botrán | ||||
| Kaji Tulam Casa de la Memoria | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| MURB art museum | ||||
| Museo Arquidiocesano de Santiago de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología y Etnología | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| 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 de Santiago | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ejército de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Holocausto Guatemala | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes | ||||
| Santo Domingo del Cerro |
Libraries in San Juan Sacatepéquez
| 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 Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 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 Nacional de Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristóbal Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 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 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan Sacatepéquez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| El Amate | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito Pinares del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Cervantes | |||||
| Mercado Colón | |||||
| Mercado Comunitario | |||||
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| 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 Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Gallito | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado El Limon | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado el Tierrero | |||||
| Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios | |||||
| Mercado La Asunción | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Palmita | |||||
| Mercado la Parroquia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santa Catarina Pinula | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado San Jose Jocotales | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Mercado Sur Dos | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Mercano Municipal Minerva | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular | |||||
| Plaza del Comercio Popular | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Cafes in San Juan Sacatepéquez
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan Sacatepéquez
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Juan Sacatepéquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Sacatepéquez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol) | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near San Juan Sacatepéquez
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutiapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Juan Sacatepéquez
73 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 Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| 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 Médica La Económica | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident | ||
| Velvet Physical Therapy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Sacatepéquez
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Galaad | |
| Iglesia Mahanaim | |
| Parroquia de San Juan Bautista |
Quick Facts
Around San Juan Sacatepéquez
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near San Juan Sacatepéquez
14 places within 15 km
- • Acropolis
- • Centro Arqueologico Kaminal Juyú " 1st city of Nephi"
- • Kaminal Juyú
- • La Palangana
- • Miraflores
- • Cerro Alux
- • Cerro Chichulin
- • Cerro El Olvido
- • Cerro El Rejon
- • Cerro San Antonio
- • Iglesia El Calvario
- • Ingreso senderos de Alux
- • Parque Municipal
- • Hobbitenango
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Juan Sacatepéquez
What is the population of San Juan Sacatepéquez?
San Juan Sacatepéquez has a population of 136,886 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1,045 people per square mile, spread across 131.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan Sacatepéquez?
San Juan Sacatepéquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.