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San Pedro Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
San Pedro Sacatepéquez is a mid-size city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 40,021. Elevation: 7,615 ft (2,321 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Pedro Sacatepéquez
San Pedro Sacatepéquez is a city, with a population of 49,589, and a municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. The municipality covers an area of 114 km2 at an altitude of 2330 metres and has a population of 79,158.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,021 |
| Population Density | 944 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,615 ft (2,321 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9681°, -91.7617° |
| 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 Pedro Sacatepéquez
San Pedro Sacatepéquez is a mid-size city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 40,021. The city sits at an elevation of 7,615 feet (2,321 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 Pedro Sacatepéquez
San Pedro Sacatepéquez 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 | 7,615 ft (2,321 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9681°N, 91.7617°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 | — | 66 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 110 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 32 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 33 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 42 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 109 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 172 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 Pedro Sacatepéquez 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 Pedro Sacatepéquez
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela, Zona 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| EscuelaJusta Gonzales y Felipe Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo minerva | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto técnico industrial INEBOO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela justa Gonzales y Felipe Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Minerva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Comerciales ENCO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria de Varones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Urbana para Niñas "Delia Anzueto de Orantes" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Párvulos "Concepción vda. de Susbille" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Pedro Sacatepéquez
5 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 | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| 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 Pedro Sacatepéquez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Hotels in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Pedro Sacatepéquez
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Pedro Sacatepéquez
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia San Sebastián | |
| Iglesia Santa María |
Quick Facts
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13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Pedro Sacatepéquez?
San Pedro Sacatepéquez has a population of 40,021 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 944 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Pedro Sacatepéquez?
San Pedro Sacatepéquez 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.