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Santa Ana, Guatemala

Petén · Guatemala

Santa Ana is a small city in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 9,523. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,523 Population 26/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
86.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa Ana

Santa Ana

Santa Ana är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de Santa Ana och departementet Petén, i den norra delen av landet, 250 km norr om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Santa Ana ligger 213 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 9 523.

People

Population9,523
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain86.4 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population9,523
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates16.8058°, -89.8271°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvincePetén
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.4 inches (2,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Ana

Santa Ana is a small city in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 9,523. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Santa Ana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates16.8058°N, 89.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.4"
127% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 23, 2022.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 133 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 70 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 106 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Dec 31, 1995 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 118 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Jul 1, 2008 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Dec 22, 1995 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 119 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 116 km
Mar 23, 2022 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 112 km
Jan 9, 1996 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala M4.3 149 km
Mar 5, 2007 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Sep 10, 2001 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 123 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Jul 31, 2006 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 129 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 74 km
Oct 9, 2009 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 152 km
2020 Nana Category 1 163 km
2016 Earl Category 1 119 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 238 km
2010 Richard Category 2 94 km
2007 Dean Category 5 245 km
2001 Iris Category 4 138 km
2000 Keith Category 4 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in

Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Santa Ana

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EsCuela Oficial Urbasna Mixta Prof Samuel Ochaeta Serrano
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixtas Barrio La Calzada
Escuela Rural Buena Vista
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Museums in Santa Ana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de San Miguel
Museo El Petencito
Museo Nueva Horizonte

Libraries in Santa Ana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca CUDEP0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Ana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Disagro Santa Elena
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal San Benito
Mercado Nuevo
Santa Elena Market

Restaurants in Santa Ana

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

la tortuga
Shadi restaurante

Veterinaries in Santa Ana

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinaria Vicente

Gas Stations in Santa Ana

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Jaguar
Shell
Texaco Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Ana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Ana

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
Carmelita AirportCMMSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Paso Caballos AirportPCGSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport
Uaxactun AirportUAXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Ana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica- Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana

What is the population of Santa Ana?

Santa Ana has a population of 9,523 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 366.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Ana?

Santa Ana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.4 inches.

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