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San Martín Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
San Martín Sacatepéquez is a small town in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 3,658. Elevation: 8,222 ft (2,506 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Martín Sacatepéquez
San Martín Sacatepéquez is one of 24 municipalities in the department of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. San Martín Sacatepéquez has a surface area of 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi). The center of the town is situated at 2,450 metres (8,040 ft) above mean sea level. According to the 2000 government survey, it had 28,926 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,658 |
| Population Density | 448 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,222 ft (2,506 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8244°, -91.6419° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.3 inches (2,420 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Martín Sacatepéquez
San Martín Sacatepéquez is a small town in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 3,658. The city sits at an elevation of 8,222 feet (2,506 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,222 ft (2,506 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8244°N, 91.6419°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 | — | 47 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 97 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 64 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 12 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 14 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 61 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 90 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 152 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 17.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
San Martín Sacatepéquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near San Martín Sacatepéquez
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Martín Sacatepéquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in San Martín Sacatepéquez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Martín Sacatepéquez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Stadiums & Teams in San Martín Sacatepéquez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Martín Sacatepéquez
28 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 |
| Chajul Airport | — | 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 |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán 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 |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Martín Sacatepéquez
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Martín Sacatepéquez |
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What is the population of San Martín Sacatepéquez?
San Martín Sacatepéquez has a population of 3,658 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 448 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Martín Sacatepéquez?
San Martín Sacatepéquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.3 inches.