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San Pedro Carchá, Guatemala
Alta Verapaz · Guatemala
San Pedro Carchá is a small city in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 16,353. Elevation: 4,209 ft (1,283 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About San Pedro Carchá
San Pedro Carchá, usually referred to as Carchá, is a town and a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz. The municipality covers an area of 1,310 km2 (510 sq mi) and is situated at 1,282 m above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,353 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,209 ft (1,283 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4775°, -90.3111° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Alta Verapaz |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.0 inches (2,363 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Pedro Carchá
San Pedro Carchá is a small city in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 16,353. The city sits at an elevation of 4,209 feet (1,283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Pedro Carchá
San Pedro Carchá has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (25.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,209 ft (1,283 m) |
| Area | 515.6 sq mi (1,335.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4775°N, 90.3111°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 136 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 124 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 147 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in |
San Pedro Carchá has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and March the driest (3.0").
Schools in San Pedro Carchá
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capo de Futbol Escuela Tzacaniha | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicic | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicpec | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Chahicpec | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Adolfo V. Hall Del Norte | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Pedro Carchá
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM | cristiana, educational | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in San Pedro Carchá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Departamental | ||||
| Palacio Municipal |
Libraries in San Pedro Carchá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Purulhá | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Pedro Carchá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Carchá | |||||
| Mercado Chixtún |
Restaurants in San Pedro Carchá
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Pedro Carchá
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Pedro Carchá
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Pedro Carchá
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Pedro Carchá
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Pedro Carchá
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Pedro Carchá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Pedro Carchá
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Rubelsanto Airport | RUV | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chisec Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fray Bartolome Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Industria Chuquibul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Grande Airport | PKJ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Pedro Carchá
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia el Verbo Carchá | |
| Iglesia Puerta de las Ovejas | |
| Ovejas Carcha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Pedro Carchá
What is the population of San Pedro Carchá?
San Pedro Carchá has a population of 16,353 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 515.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Pedro Carchá?
San Pedro Carchá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.