All Countries
San Marcos, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
San Marcos is a mid-size city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 47,063. Elevation: 7,808 ft (2,380 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover San Marcos, Guatemala
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About San Marcos
San Marcos es una ciudad y cabecera departamental del Departamento de San Marcos, en Guatemala, a 272 km de la Ciudad de Guatemala. El poblado fue fundado por un contingente al mando del Capitán Juan de León Cardona el 25 de abril de 1533.
People
Climate
| Population | 47,063 |
| Population Density | 640 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,808 ft (2,380 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9644°, -91.7949° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Marcos
San Marcos is a mid-size city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 47,063. The city sits at an elevation of 7,808 feet (2,380 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 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Marcos
San Marcos has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2930 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,808 ft (2,380 m) |
| Area | 73.5 sq mi (190.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9644°N, 91.7949°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 | — | 69 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 109 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 35 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 39 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 111 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in San Marcos
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Delfino Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isabel Barrios y Barrios | — | — | — | — |
| Bienestar Social | — | — | — | — |
| Spenser | — | — | — | — |
| Spencer w. Kimbal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial de Párvulos Aldea San Rafael Roche | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Marcos
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Marcos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa Botrán |
Libraries in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Hotels in San Marcos
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Marcos
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Marcos
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Marcos
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Marcos
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Marcos
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Marcos
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Marcos
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Marcos
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Marcos
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Marcos
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cargo Express | |
| Correos y Telegrafos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Catedral de San Marcos | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Ultimos dias | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Nazareth | |
| Iglesia San Miguel | |
| Iglesia Santa Isabel | |
| Iglesia Santa Isabel | |
| Los Sauces |
Quick Facts
🇬🇹 About Guatemala
Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for San Marcos.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Marcos
What is the population of San Marcos?
San Marcos has a population of 47,063 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 640 people per square mile, spread across 73.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Marcos?
San Marcos 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 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.