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San Sebastián Coatán, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

San Sebastián Coatán is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 801. Elevation: 7,733 ft (2,357 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

801 Population 0/sq mi density
7,733 ft Elevation 2,357 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
71.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Sebastián Coatán

San Sebastián Coatán

San Sebastián Coatán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango.

People

Population801
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain71.5 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation7,733 ft (2,357 m)
Population801
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,733 ft (2,357 m)
Coordinates15.7358°, -91.5629°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation71.5 inches (1,816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Sebastián Coatán

San Sebastián Coatán is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 801. The city sits at an elevation of 7,733 feet (2,357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Sebastián Coatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,733 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Guatemala avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,733 ft (2,357 m)
Area2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.7358°N, 91.5629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 97 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 104 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 148 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 107 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 139 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 140 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 127 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 69 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 123 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 129 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Dec 5, 1996 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M5.8 149 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 115 km
Feb 14, 2002 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Apr 18, 2010 18 km SW of Flores Costa Cuca, Guatemala M5.6 143 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 89 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 105 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 109 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 131 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 156 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 158 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 167 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 62°F (17°C) 13.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 10.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 12.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 8.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in

San Sebastián Coatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near San Sebastián Coatán

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) 92.3 fm, adult MP3
Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM (MX) banda, entretenimiento MP3
XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC (MX) latin pop, morelia MP3 192 kbps
BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas (MX) 89.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Romatica (MX) MP3 80 kbps
Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI (MX) 570, 570 am MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán (MX) 94.3 fm, américa MP3
La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho (MX) concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho MP3
Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) 106.1 fm, concesión social MP3
Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán (MX) 89.9 fm, contemporary hits AAC
Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI (MX) 88.3, 88.3 fm MP3 160 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM (MX) apatzingán, banda AAC 130 kbps
2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) 92.3 fm, adult hits MP3
LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI (MX) 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3

Museums in San Sebastián Coatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Balam

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián Coatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado de Soloma (Actualemnte en disputa con la iglesia)
Mercado Municipal No.1
Mercado Municipal No.2
Mercado Municipal No1
Mercado y Terminal de Santa Eulalia
Municipal Market

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián Coatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Sebastián Coatán

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Sebastián Coatán

What is the population of San Sebastián Coatán?

San Sebastián Coatán has a population of 801 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,995.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián Coatán?

San Sebastián Coatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.

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