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San Miguel Ixtahuacán, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
San Miguel Ixtahuacán is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 3,662. Elevation: 6,749 ft (2,057 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Miguel Ixtahuacán
San Miguel Ixtahuacán is a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It comprises 19 villages, and the population is about 39,000 people. The majority of people are ethnically Maya- Mam and speak the Mam and Spanish languages. Most inhabitants subsist by farming, growing crops of corn, beans, vegetables and fruits, irrigated from the Cuilco River and its tributaries.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,662 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,749 ft (2,057 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2725°, -91.7479° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.4 inches (1,482 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Miguel Ixtahuacán
San Miguel Ixtahuacán is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 3,662. The city sits at an elevation of 6,749 feet (2,057 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,749 ft (2,057 m) |
| Area | 101.4 sq mi (262.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2725°N, 91.7479°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 | — | 88 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 144 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 42 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 58 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 61 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 127 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 129 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
San Miguel Ixtahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 55°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near San Miguel Ixtahuacán
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Miguel Ixtahuacán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Balam |
Farmers Markets in San Miguel Ixtahuacán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL |
Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel Ixtahuacán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Miguel Ixtahuacán
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul 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 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 |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Miguel Ixtahuacán?
San Miguel Ixtahuacán has a population of 3,662 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 101.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Miguel Ixtahuacán?
San Miguel Ixtahuacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.