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San Martín Jilotepeque, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
San Martín Jilotepeque is a small city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 9,846. Elevation: 5,876 ft (1,791 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Martín Jilotepeque
San Martín Jilotepeque is a town, with a population of 10,812, and a municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala. It was the site of a bus accident in 2013.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,846 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7801°, -90.7926° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.1 inches (1,451 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Martín Jilotepeque
San Martín Jilotepeque is a small city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 9,846. The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet (1,791 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
| Area | 173.7 sq mi (449.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7801°N, 90.7926°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 | — | 50 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 148 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 32 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 78 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 81 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
San Martín Jilotepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in San Martín Jilotepeque
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio El Valle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Castillo Armas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Julia Ordoñez | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Anibal Alburez Roca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Martín Jilotepeque
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in San Martín Jilotepeque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| 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 Martín Jilotepeque
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 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 Martín Jilotepeque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| 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 Monumento | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Gas Stations in San Martín Jilotepeque
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Martín Jilotepeque
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Martín Jilotepeque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in San Martín Jilotepeque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near San Martín Jilotepeque
15 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 |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | 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 Martín Jilotepeque
26 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Martín Jilotepeque
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Iglesia Parroquial |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Martín Jilotepeque?
San Martín Jilotepeque has a population of 9,846 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 173.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Martín Jilotepeque?
San Martín Jilotepeque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.